Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
This is an abridged version of No longer at Ease.
Answer Details
The option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "an abridged version" is "a shortened version".
The word "abridged" means to shorten or condense a book or other text, while preserving its basic contents and structure. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, the phrase "an abridged version" means that the book "No longer at Ease" has been condensed or shortened while still maintaining its basic content and structure.