Question

question 18 of 20 read the following excerpt from the great gatsby. \youre revolting,\ said daisy. she turned to me, and her voice, dropping an octave lower, filled the room with thrilling scorn: \do you know why we left chicago? im surprised that they didnt treat you to the story of that little spree.\ based on this excerpt, which statement best explains what daisys response to tom means? a. she alludes to her husbands affair by the use of the word spree. b. she realizes that nick likes to be entertained by a good story. c. she jokingly refers to chicago because nick is from the midwest. d. she regrets her decision to marry a man like tom buchanan.

Explanation:

In the context of The Great Gatsby, Tom has a history of infidelity. Daisy's use of the word "spree" and her scorn - filled tone when speaking about leaving Chicago allude to Tom's affair, which is a significant event in their back - story.

Answer:

A. She alludes to her husband's affair by the use of the word spree.