1. In ''The Story -Teller,'' the bachelor says that Bertha was ''horribly good.'' What do you think this term means?

A. She is so good that she deserves three medals.

B. She is horrible-looking but is very well behaved.

C. Being good is a horrible quality.

D. She is so good that other people find her a little awful.

How the children respond to the phrase “horribly good”?

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To understand the meaning of the term "horribly good" in ''The Story -Teller'', we can look at the context and analyze the possible options to find the most appropriate meaning.

In the story, the bachelor uses the term "horribly good" to describe Bertha. To find the meaning, we can eliminate the options that don't align with the context.

Option A suggests that Bertha deserves three medals because she is so good. However, this doesn't fit with the tone or context of the story.

Option B suggests that Bertha is horrible-looking but well-behaved. While this may seem plausible, it is not directly mentioned in the story.

Option C suggests that being good is a horrible quality. This goes against the general understanding that being good is seen as a positive trait.

Option D suggests that Bertha is so good that other people find her a little awful. This option aligns with the context of the story, as Bertha's excessive goodness becomes annoying and overwhelming for those around her.

Therefore, the most appropriate answer is D. Bertha is so good that other people find her a little awful.