Napoleon Bonaparte conquered most of Europe in the early 19th century and
declared himself emperor. Among many who opposed his rule were royalists
who supported the original royal family of France. Read the following lines
from Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, much of which takes in a period beginning
with the end of Napoleon's reign. In it, the character Marius speaks to a group
of students in a cafe.
"I am a new comer among you, but I will confess that you
amaze me. Where do we stand? Who are we? Who are
you? Who am I? Let us come to an explanation about the
Emperor. I hear you say Buonaparte, accenting the u like
the Royalists."
Which of the following makes an inference based on historical context?
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A. Marius is criticizing them for not supporting Napoleon.
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B. Marius is asking whether or not he is in the right place.
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C. Marius is showing the qualities of a natural leader.
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D. Marius is highly idealistic and willing to speak his mind.