What does this excerpt tell you about how the public treated Scoresby?
A People started to spread lies about Scoresby.
B People mistook Scoresby’s blunders for successes.
C People felt Scoresby could do nothing right.
D People questioned Scoresby about his successes.
What does this excerpt tell you about how the public treated Scoresby?
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The correct answer is C People felt Scoresby could do nothing right.
Explanation: The excerpt likely indicates that public sentiment was overwhelmingly negative towards Scoresby, implying that he was criticized and viewed as making mistakes regardless of his intentions or efforts. This suggests a general belief that he was incapable of achieving success or earning public favor, which aligns with option C.