Read this passage. Then, answer the question that follows.

Thus died K. Charles the 2d, of a Vigorous and robust constitution, and in all appearance capable of a longer life. A Prince of many Virtues, and many greate Imperfections, Debonaire, Easy of accesse, not bloudy or Cruel: His Countenance fierce, his voice greate, proper of person, every motion became him, a lover of the sea, and skillful of shipping, not affecting other studys, yet he had a laboratory and knew of many Empyrical Medicines.

-from the diary of John Evelyn, concerning the death of King Charles II, in 1685

What tradition is alluded to in this selection?

A. absolute rule by a king or queen
B. admiring one’s country’s leaders
C. questioning a mysterious death
D. the profession of sailing

Respuesta :

The correct answer should be B. Admiring the leaders of one's country

Answer: B. admiring one’s country’s leaders.

Explanation: In the given passage we can see the description of a King that had recently died, and the death was apparently sudden and unexpected. We also can see that even though the speaker says that the King had many great imperfections, he also expresses a lot of admiration for him, it is evident in the description of his "His Countenance fierce, his voice greate, proper of person, every motion became him, a lover of the sea, and skillful of shipping.." so, the tradition alluded in the excerpt is to admire one's country's leaders.