The 18th century witnessed a new literary form--the modern English novel, which is contrary to the medieval romance, gives a ______, presentation of life of the common people.

A．Improper deeds.
B．Bribery.
C．Chicanery.
D．Dirty transaction.

A．They sensed that something terrible happened, they didn't dare to ask.
B．They were afraid that the writer might lose face if they asked.
C．They'd like to let it be for it was not their business.
D．They tried to calm the writer in this way.