Question

the japanese quince by john galsworthy as mr. nilson, well known in the city, opened the window of his dressing room on campden hill, he experienced a peculiar sweetish sensation in the back of his throat, and a feeling of emptiness just under his fifth rib. hooking the window back, he noticed that a little tree in the square gardens had come out in blossom, and that the thermometer stood at sixty. perfect morning, he thought, spring at last! resuming some meditations on the price of tintos, he took up an ivory - backed hand glass and scrutinized his face. his firm, well - coloured cheeks, with their neat brown moustaches, and his round, well - opened, clear grey eyes, wore a reassuring appearance of good health. putting on his black frock coat, he went downstairs. in the dining room his morning paper was laid out on the sideboard. mr. nilson had scarcely taken it in his hand when he again became aware of that strange feeling. somewhat concerned, he went to the french window and descended the scrolled iron steps into the fresh air. a cuckoo clock struck 3 mohammad firm well - coloured cheeks, neat brown moustaches, and round, well - opened, clear grey eyes; and he was wearing a black frock coat. mr. nilson noticed that he had his morning paper clasped behind him as he looked up at the little tree. and, visited somehow by the feeling that he had been caught out, he said abruptly: er—can you give me the name of that tree? what does this paragraph reveal about mr. nilson in the text? a he felt suspicious about the way his neighbor looked so much like him. b he felt awkward about meeting his long - time neighbor in the gardens. c he felt the desire to be welcoming toward his neighbor. d he felt the desire to avoid being around his neighbor.

Explanation:

The text states Mr. Nilson feels "caught out" and speaks abruptly when addressing the other man. This awkward, flustered reaction aligns with feeling uncomfortable about the unexpected meeting. Option A is incorrect as there's no mention of suspicion about resemblance; Option C is wrong as his abruptness doesn't show welcoming intent; Option D is incorrect because he initiates conversation instead of avoiding the man.

Answer:

B. He felt awkward about meeting his long-time neighbor in the gardens.