Question

which two phrases in this passage point to the meaning of the word stealthily?
the question in her mind, and one not easily solved, now was, how can i get away? so, as was her usual custom, she told god she was afraid to go in the night, and in the day everybody would see her. at length, the thought came to her that she could leave just before the day dawned, and get out of the neighborhood where she was known before the people were much astir. yes, she said, fervently, thats a good thought! thank you, god, for that thought! so, receiving it as coming direct from god, she acted upon it, and one fine morning, a little before day - break, she might have been seen stepping stealthily away from the rear of master duponts house.
□ direct from god
□ get away
□ easily solved
□ usual custom
□ before day - break

Explanation:

The word "stealthily" means doing something in a secretive or cautious way to avoid being seen. The context of leaving just before day - break implies she wants to go unnoticed. "Before day - break" suggests she is choosing a time when there is less chance of being seen, which relates to the meaning of stealthily. "Get away" also implies she is trying to leave secretly.

Answer:

B. get away, E. before day - break