Question

which of the following passages from katherine mansfields \the fly\ is the strongest, most relevant evidence for the claim below? mr. woodifields poor memory makes him feel insecure.
ow what was it?.. his hands began to tremble, and patches of red showed above his beard.it had been a terrible shock to him when old woodifield sprang that remark....about the boy...the door shut, the firm heavy steps recrossed the bright carpet, the fat body plumped down...

Explanation:

The first passage shows physical signs of distress (trembling hands, flushed skin) directly tied to Mr. Woodfield's inability to remember, which reflects his insecurity about his poor memory. The other passages do not link his memory issues to feelings of insecurity: the second references a shock about a boy, and the third describes physical actions unrelated to memory or insecurity.

Answer:

A. "Now what was it?..' His hands began to tremble, and patches of red showed above his beard."