Question

She was filled with gratitude when she tested the new medicine as ______.

Options

• it was simply fire in a liquid form.

• her troubles were instantly at rest.

• Tom’s indifference was broken.

• Tom was responding well.

Answer 1

She was filled with gratitude when she tested the new medicine as Tom’s indifference was broken.

Explanation:

Aunt Polly was pleased because the new medicine finally produced a reaction in Tom. His dullness and lack of interest seemed to disappear, so she believed the medicine was working.