Question

which of the following passages from \the open window\ helps to advance the theme that people are doubtful of most things? \some of them, as far as i can remember, were quite nice.\ \... in the meantime you must try and put up with me.\ privately he doubted more than ever whether these formal visits on a succession of total strangers

Explanation:

The third - option explicitly mentions doubt. The character privately doubts the purpose of formal visits to strangers, which aligns with the theme of people being doubtful of most things. The first two options do not convey doubt.

Answer:

C. Privately he doubted more than ever whether these formal visits on a succession of total strangers