Question

As used in line 1, "form" most nearly means _______.

• A. Appearance
• B. Custom
• C. Structure
• D. Nature

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The paragraph tells about the conversation between Akira, Chie and Naomi. Chie and Naomi are the members of the House of Fuji, a noble family. Akira came to their house to tell them about his selection as a dentist for Seattle's Japanese community.

Akira came to their house in the late evening. 'Form' used in the paragraph refers to the tradition or custom to be followed. According to the paragraph, Akira broke the custom as he came directly to the house of Fuji.

It has been clearly asked in the paragraph - had he asked his mother to speak to his father to approach a go-between-would Chie have been more receptive?

Thus, option B is the correct answer.