Question

Taplow laughed at Crocker-Harris’ joke out of ______________. a. curiosity c. ecstasy b. politeness d. humour​

Answer 1

He laughed out of politeness

• The question has been asked from the story The Browning Version  By Terence Rattigan.
• The teacher recounted one of his great jokes to the students, which no one in the class inferred, even Taplow.
• But still, he laughed at it as a typical courtesy gesture.
• He admired and respected him, and he felt sorry for him, which is why he laughed at his legendary joke, even if he didn't understand it.

Answer 2

Option (b) politeness

• The question has been asked from the story The Browning Version  By Terence Rattigan.

• The main theme of The Browning Version was majorly focused on the Critique of the education system.

• The teacher cracked one of the best jokes from his knowledge to students, no one in the class judged or conclude, even Taplow.

• He laughed just for the sake to show respect to the teacher, even the joke was not sarcastic.  
• Every teacher must be respected by their students, so the author stated that even the joke was not good but still as he admired and respected him, and he felt sorry for him, which is why he laughed at his legendary joke, even if he didn't understand it.