Question

There was silence. Neither Mr. Mayne nor Mr. Bridge spoke. Mr. Mayne looked across at Mr. Bridge and waited. Both wanted the other to speak. Neither spoke. It was as if each felt that whoever spoke first would lose. Presently they rose together and together said: "Well I must be going." Then they nodded slightly to each other and did indeed go. So they agreed to separate, but on both sides there was regret, for each was deeply convinced that they could have formed a business partnership that would have given them fame and wealth. 43. Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge scarcely spoke to each other because A) they hated each other. B) they didn't think it was necessary. there was nothing to say. C) D) each wanted the other to start. E) they didn't want to work together. 44. When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge met, they A) were anxious to talk about their wealth. hoped to solve their financial problems. B) C) were both sure that they could have been successful partners in business. found they had nothing to say. disliked each other immediately. 45. When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge separated A) each was confident that the partnership would flourish (grow). B) they both seemed relieved (relaxed). C) they agreed to meet again soon. D) both were feeling disappointed E) they were equally pleased with themselves. D) E)​

Answer 1

43. Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge scarcely spoke to each other because D) each wanted the other to start.

44. When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge met, they E)​ hoped to solve their financial problems.

45. When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge separated D) both were feeling disappointed.