Context: Jules said , looking down at himself . " I try ... " That did n't make sense , but he did n't want it to . It was a non - committal response , intended to stop a train of conversation for the sake of saving his dignity .
Question What might Jules have done after trying to stop the conversation ?
Possible answers:
Choose from:
I. He might have continued the conversation by leaving or asking us to stop .
II. He might have stopped the conversation by staying or talking .
III. He might have stopped the conversation by leaving or asking us to stop .
IV. He might have continued the conversation by staying and talking .
The answer:
III.