Which conclusion about the attitudes of the English people in the late 1880s is
supported by the details in the text?
A. They believed in the possibility of
life on other planets.
B. They were determined to fight any
invading force.
C. They felt superior to other cultures.
D. They valued individualism over
cooperative action.

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the ? 1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.