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Standard XII
English
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Why does Akira say his meeting with Chie is "a matter or urgency" (line 32)?
  1. He fears that his own parents will disapprove of Naomi
  2. He worries that Naomi will reject him and marry someone else
  3. He has been offered an attractive job in another country
  4. He knows that Chie is unaware of his feelings for Naomi

A
He knows that Chie is unaware of his feelings for Naomi
B
He fears that his own parents will disapprove of Naomi
C
He has been offered an attractive job in another country
D
He worries that Naomi will reject him and marry someone else
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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 meet Chie in the late evening and told the meeting as a matter of urgency because he needs to inform Chie that he has been offered an attractive job in another county.
Thus, option C is the correct answer.

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