Question

i hope you dont mind my telling you a great deal about roberta. the more i observe her, the more i notice all sorts of things about her. for instance, she seems oddly anxious to make other people happy. also, she has the power of silent sympathy. that sounds rather dull, i know, but its not so dull as it sounds. it just means that she is able to know that you are unhappy, and to love you extra on that account, without bothering you by telling you all the time how sorry she is for you.

which sentence best summarizes the authors feelings about roberta?
a. the author thinks roberta is quite boring.
b. the author thinks roberta is very kind.
c. the author thinks roberta is unhappy.
d. the author thinks roberta is popular.

Explanation:

The text mentions that Roberta's silent sympathy sounds dull and that she seems oddly anxious. It also states that she is not very engaging in conversation as she doesn't add much excitement. This implies she is boring.

Answer:

A. The author thinks Roberta is quite boring.