Question

the hauteur of the princess was considered acceptable by her royal servants, who were accustomed to being rudely dismissed by their powerful rulers.
part a
what does the word hauteur mean as it is used in the sentence?

1. glamour

1. perfection

1. seriousness

1. superiority

part b
which phrase from the sentence supports the correct answer from part a?

(options for part b partially visible in input, retained as per ocr)

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the meaning of "hauteur", we analyze the context. The servants are accustomed to being "rudely dismissed by powerful rulers". "Hauteur" should relate to a ruler's attitude. "Glamour" (1) is about attractiveness, "perfection" (2) is about flawlessness, "seriousness" (3) is about gravity, but "superiority" (4) fits the context of a ruler's haughty, superior attitude that leads to rude dismissal.

We need a phrase supporting "superiority" (Part A's answer). "being rudely dismissed" (assuming the third option, though text is a bit unclear, but logically, servants being rudely dismissed by powerful rulers supports the idea of the princess having a superior (haughty) attitude (hauteur). The phrase shows the power dynamic where rulers (like the princess) act with superiority, leading to rude dismissal.

Answer:

1. superiority

Part B