I fretted the other night at the hotel at the stranger who broke into my chamber after midnight, claiming to share it. But after his lamp had smoked the chamber full and I had turned round to the wall in despair, the man blew out his lamp, knelt down at his bedside, and made in low whisper a long earnest prayer. Then was the relation entirely changed between us. I fretted no more, but respected and liked him. What can the reader infer about the speaker based on the passage?

Correct answer: C. He easily overcomes fear

  • A. He is a brave man
  • B. He is used to sharing his room with strangers
  • C. He easily overcomes fear
  • D. He is a religious man

Explanation

The speaker's ability to shift from discomfort to respect and liking after witnessing the prayer indicates a capacity to overcome his initial fear or discomfort.

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