Read these sentences from "Gumption."

"Get up from behind that stove, get out o' here, both of you, and bring me something back I can use—bread, money, or a job, I don't care which. Get up and go on! Scat!"

What is the effect of Clara's orders to Sylvester and Jack in the excerpt?

The men leave to look for jobs because Clara's story has inspired them to demonstrate that they have gumption.

The men get up and leave because they know they won't have any peace if they stay home.

The men are tired of hearing Clara's complaints but remain by the fire to stay warm.

The men feel threatened by Clara because she's holding a hot iron.

The effect of Clara's orders to Sylvester and Jack in the excerpt is (C) The men are tired of hearing Clara's complaints but remain by the fire to stay warm.

Explanation:

“Gumption” by “Langston Hughes” is a story about Sylvester and Clara who had insecurity and disbelief. “Gumption” means ability to decide what is the best action to be taken in a given situation.

Clara feels that Sylvester should try to follow Oyster and work towards equality. But Sylvester thinks that he couldn’t protest as he was already very poor and would be risking his home in case he protests. According to him Oyster’s actions are excessive. He thinks “one cannot live on gumption” i.e: being full of courage and guts all the time with common sense.

They were tired of her complaints, but they decided to remain inside as it was very cold outside.