Read the excerpt from sir Gawain and the green knight "When they had washed well, they went to sit at the table,
The most famous knights nearest the top, as was proper,
And Guenever, in high spirits, was seated in the middle of them,
In the arrangement of the famous table, with them arrayed around her,
Fine silk, furthermore, in a canopy over her,
Of Toulouse red, and many tharsain tapestries
Embroidered and set with the finest of jewels
That would have cost a great deal if someone had tried"

Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about Guenever?

She is held in high esteem.

Explanation:

The phrase to hold (someone) in high esteem means to admire or respect someone very much. It's the same phrase as to hold (someone) in high regard.

Based on the given excerpt, we can conclude that Guenever, King Arthur's wife, is held in high esteem. She sits among Arthur's best knights, and they respect her. She feels comfortable around them (she is described as in high spirits). She is dressed in the finest silk and has ornaments made of jewels. It's obvious that she is treated well by everyone surrounding her.

The rest of the options are incorrect as there is nothing leading us to make such conclusions. This is why the fourth option is the correct one.

answer: #1 is (a) however

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