Question

what does bessie say i have done?\ i asked
\jane, i dont like cavillers or questioners, besides, there is something truly forbidding in a child taking up her elders in that manner be seated somewhere, and until you can speak pleasantly, remain silent.\
a breakfast - room adjoined the drawing - room, i slipped in there. it contained a bookcase. i soon possessed myself of a volume, taking care that it should be one stored with pictures. i mounted into the window - seat: gathering up my feet, i sat cross - legged, like a turk, and, having drawn the red moreen curtain nearly close, i was shrined in double retirement.

• what does the term cavillers mean in this passage selection?

○ a affectionate
○ b nagging
○ c rude
○ d sweet

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "cavillers", we analyze the context. The speaker is told not to be a caviller or questioner, and the tone suggests disapproval of the child's manner. "Nagging" (option b) fits as someone who nags might question or criticize persistently, matching the negative connotation here. "Affectionate" and "sweet" are positive, opposite of the context. "Rude" is too general; "nagging" better captures the persistent questioning/criticizing implied.

Answer:

b. nagging