Question

passage 1 passage 2 what does the author mean on page 4 in passage 2 when he says that sir kay played his hand like a major - and took every trick? sir kay was not easily beaten. sir kay played his cards like an expert. sir kay told his tale like an expert. sir kay was not easily fooled. majesty and greatness in the giant frame and high bearing of sir launcelot of the lake.... every eye was fastened with severe inquiry upon sir kay. but he was equal to the occasion. he got up and played his hand like a major - and took every trick. he said he would state the case exactly according to the facts; he would tell the simple straightforward tale, without comment of his own; and then, said he, if ye find glory and honor due, ye will give it unto him who is the mightiest man of his hands that ever bare shield or strake with sword in the ranks of christian battle - even him that sitteth there! and he pointed to sir launcelot. ah, he fetched them; it was a rattling good stroke. then he went on and told

Explanation:

The phrase "played his hand like a major—and took every trick" uses a card game metaphor. "Played his hand" implies handling a situation skillfully, and "took every trick" means succeeding completely. The context shows Sir Kay responding adeptly to scrutiny by presenting his case effectively, aligning with "played his cards like an expert."

Answer:

B. Sir Kay played his cards like an expert.