Question

read the passage from hamlet, act i, scene v. ophelia: and, with his other hand thus oer his brow, he falls to such perusal of my face as he would draw it. long stayd he so; at last, a little shaking of mine arm, and thrice his head thus waving up and down, he raisd a sigh so piteous and profound that it did seem to shatter all his bulk and end his being. based on the context clues, which word from the passage means examination? perusal shaking piteous shatter

Explanation:

The word "perusal" means a careful reading or examination. In the context, he is looking at Ophelia's face as if he were drawing it, indicating a close - examination. The other words "shaking", "piteous", and "shatter" have different meanings and do not relate to examination.

Answer:

A. perusal