THE CORRECT ANSWER IS (A). CHOICE (C), DISGUSTED; CHOICE (D),CONCI...

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The correct answer is (A). Choice (C), disgusted; choice (D),

conciliatory; and choice (E), perfunctory do not express the tone

of any of Gout’s comments. The issue in determining the correct

answer is between choice (A), stern, and choice (B), didactic.

Gout is not lecturing Franklin about health facts, choice (B), but

pointing out very firmly his failings. Therefore, choice (A) is

correct.