His Account of Disappointed in Love
by Addison and Steele
1. What is a squire?
Ans: A squire is a man of high social standing who owns and lives on an estate in a rural area, especially as the chief landowner in such an area.
3. At what age did Sir Roger become a sheriff?
Ans: Sir Roger became a sheriff at the age of twenty three.
4. Why did the widow go to the court?
Ans: The widow went to the court to hear the event of a cause concerning her dower.
5. Why was the whole court in the widow’s favour?
Ans: The whole court was in the widow’s favour because she acted to be devoted to her husband.
6. What is Sir Roger guided by?
Ans: Sir Roger is guided by his own conscience and the conscience of his fellow men.
7. Why did Sir Roger improve his lifestyle?
Ans: Sir Roger improved his lifestyle for making the widow happier.
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