Question

reading passage
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as used in line 14, fatuity most nearly means
a exhaustion
b hunger
c foolishness
d imagination

Explanation:

In the context, the character notices certain gestures in a state of being overly - hopeful or naive. "Fatuity" means foolishness or silliness in this sense. The other options like exhaustion, hunger, and imagination do not fit the context as well as foolishness does.

Answer:

C. foolishness