General English Literature and Grammar
Class 11 / General English
General English Literature and Grammar
Question 97 of 180Book: TN-ENG-11Chapter 4
How did the narrator escape from the catastrophic humiliation of having bought the painting?
A
The dealer offered him 50 guineas (which he bargained to 100 guineas) to take over the bid
B
He confessed his poverty to the auctioneer
C
His friend lent him the entire amount
D
The picture was found to be damaged
Correct AnswerA.
The dealer offered him 50 guineas (which he bargained to 100 guineas) to take over the bid
Explanation
A messenger arrived saying the original bidder would offer 50 guineas; showing presence of mind, the narrator asked for 100 and got it