Question

Why was everyone panicked when they thought Dolores was going to recite​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Dolores needed very little encouragement to start reciting Locksley Hall, a very long poem. She may have recited the poem in a poor manner. On one occasion, her audience actually left the room when she said the first line. But since they would be expected to behave with courtesy and good manners, and so would have to listen to her boring recitation they panicked at the thought that she would be asked to recite.