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ID: DSAT-RW-37
Section: Digital SAT Reading & Writing (RW) - Broadly Reading - Information and Ideas
Topic: Central Ideas and Details
Difficulty level: Medium

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The following text is adapted from Elizabeth Gaskell's 1855 novel North and South. Margaret Hale is speaking with a guest during a gathering at her home.

Margaret felt an instinctive repulsion at the idea of her father's guest being the great Mr. Thornton, of whom she had heard so much. She had pictured him as a coarse, self-made man, with neither refinement nor education. Yet, as she watched him from across the room, she was struck by the composed dignity of his manner and the keen intelligence in his expression. She grew angry with herself for having judged him so hastily.

Based on the text, what is true about Margaret's reaction to Mr. Thornton?

AShe is embarrassed to realize that her assumptions about Mr. Thornton's character were too generous.

BShe is frustrated with herself for forming a critical opinion of Mr. Thornton without sufficient cause.

CShe is surprised that Mr. Thornton is more eager to impress than she had initially expected.

DShe is disappointed to learn that Mr. Thornton lacks the sophistication she values in others.

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