Read this excerpt from the section "pleasantly surprised." “you gentlemen are from japan? ” the cabby inquired, with a vague idea of a tip from his passenger. “we are,” dr. takamine, curtly told him, with an innuendo air, for the cabby to mind his own knitting. how does the word "curtly" affect the meaning of the excerpt? it emphasizes that dr. takamine is a busy and important man. it suggests that dr. takamine answers politely and respectfully. it implies that dr. takamine is irritated by the cabby's question. it shows that dr. takamine is eager to converse with the cabby.

The correct answer is:"It implies that Dr. Takamine is irritated by the cabby's question." To answer curtly means to answer rudely, short and direct.

Explanation:

It implies that Dr. Takamine is irritated by the cabby's question.

Explanation:

In this text, we learn that Dr. Takamine answered "curtly" to the cab driver. To speak "curtly" means to be concise and brief in a rude way, or to have a manner that is too quick. Moreover, we are told that Dr. Takamine wanted the cab driver to mind his own business. What this implies is that Dr. Takamine is most likely irritated by the man's question, and does not want to engage with him.

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