Nhận biết (M1)

The following text is adapted from Anton Chekhov’s 1899 play Uncle Vanya. Professor Serebrakoff retires and moves to his country estate, which Vanya manages with the help of Sonia, the professor’s daughter from a previous marriage. Chekhov portrays the professor as being someone adjusting to living at the country estate, as is evident when

Which quotation from Uncle Vanya most effectively illustrates the claim?

• A.

  Professor Serebrakoff says, "I am a book-worm and a scholar, and am unfamiliar with practical affairs. I cannot, I find, dispense with the help of well-informed people."

• B.

  Professor Serebrakoff says to Helena, "My darling, don't leave me alone with [Vanya]. He will begin to lecture me."

• C.

  Professor Serebrakoff says to Helena, "I am used to my library and the lecture hall and to the esteem and admiration of my colleagues. Now I suddenly find myself plunged into this wilderness (the cottage), condemned to see the same stupid people from morning till night and listen to their futile conversations."

• D.

  Vanya says to Professor Serebrakoff, "You write on art without knowing anything about it. Those books of yours which I used to admire are not worth one copper kopeck. You are a hoax!"