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Question
Based on your reading of the story answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
With reference to Hooper, the author says, “Every thing was going for him”. What does it imply?
Options
He had everything that a man aspires for.
People admired him.
He did what he wanted.
He was capable of playing games.
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Solution
He did what he wanted.
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