In the following excerpt from "My Last Duchess," by Robert Browning, what can you infer about the Duchess?
The bough of cherries some officious fool Broke in the orchard for her, the white mule She rode with round the terrace--all and each Would draw from her alike the approving speech,
A. She was a good-humored person.
B. She was generous with praise << ?
C. She was reluctant to acknowledge favors.
D. She was hardworking and diligent.
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To infer something about the Duchess from the given excerpt from "My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning, we should pay attention to the details provided. In this case, the bough of cherries being broken for her and her riding a white mule around the terrace are mentioned. Additionally, it states that both the bough of cherries and the mule would draw the same approving speech from her.
Based on this information, we can infer that the Duchess was most likely generous with praise (Option B). This inference can be made because the excerpt suggests that the Duchess would express approval for both the bough of cherries and the white mule. Her approving speech in both cases indicates a positive and generous attitude towards others.