Read the passage from Chapter 9 which begins “There went with the house the usual legend about the Yankees” and ends “…Aunt Alexandra didn’t understand girls much, she’d never had one.”

When Aunt Alexandra discusses Scout’s dress and demeanor with her, Scout

A. listens demurely, then ignores her aunt’s comments

B. argues bitterly with her aunt

C. pretends to listen and agree

D. responds logically to her aunt’s points

E. reveals her lack of respect and poor manners