Question

it came vividly to selden on the casino steps that monte carlo had, more than any other place he knew, the gift of accommodating itself to each man’s humour. its own, at the moment, lent it a festive (readiness of welcome that might well, in a dispirited age, have turned to gaunt and facility. what does humour mean in the context of this passage?

1. mirth
2. mood
3. health
4. looks

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "humour" in the passage, we analyze the context. The passage mentions a "festive (readiness of welcome)" which aligns with a cheerful or merry atmosphere. "Mirth" means amusement or merriment, fitting the context of a festive, welcoming mood. "Mood" is more general, "health" is unrelated, and "looks" refers to appearance, not matching the context of a welcoming, festive tone.

Answer:

1. mirth