Question

from \mrs. rachel is properly horrified\ why does marilla stand up to mrs. rachel? a. she does not respect her. b. she wants her to leave. c. she thinks anne is pretty. d. she cares about anne.

Explanation:

In the story context, Marilla stands up for Anne against Mrs. Rachel because she has developed a caring - relationship with Anne and wants to protect her from Mrs. Rachel's harsh words.

Answer:

D. She cares about Anne.