HELP PLEASEEE!can somebody give me the answer than try to explain how you got it

Why does the host answer the guest with brief responses during the party?

Chapters 3–5 while reading, think about… author’s purpose/point of view symbolism communication between characters —ethan frome

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the ? 1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.