Which one of the following changes in the excerpt would probably be necessary?

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Suppose that the same events as depicted in this excerpt were to take place in today’s society.

Which one of the following changes in the excerpt would probably be necessary?
A . Emma would not be as strong-minded.
B . Harriet Smith would not refuse an offer of marriage.
C . A young man like Robert Martin would not want to get married.
D . Mr. Knightley and Emma would never be shown alone in a room together.
E . Mr. Knightley would not be surprised that a woman might refuse an offer of marriage.

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Answer: E