In the words of thomas dequincy, "it is notorious that the memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it." if, like most people, you have trouble recalling the names of those you just met, try this: the next time you are introduced, plan to remember the names. say to yourself, "i'll listen carefully; i'll repeat each person's name to be sure i've got it, and i will remember." you'll discover how effective this technique is and probably recall those names for the rest of your life. the passage suggests that people remember names best when they:
a) meet new people.
b) are intelligent.
c) decide to do so.
d) are interested in people.

C) decide to do so.

Explanation:

According to the passage, Thomas DeQuincy indicates that if you push your memory enough, it will be possible to remember people's names. It requires some effort, but it is not impossible, and the results may be quite surprising. Most of the times it is not about a lack of interest, it just happens because this information goes unnoticed.

imparadis't in one anothers arms  

the happier eden, shall enjoy their fill  

of bliss on bliss, while i to hell am thrust,  

where neither joy nor love, but fierce desire,  

among our other torments not the least,  

still unfulfill'd with pain of longing pines;  

yet let me not forget what i have gain'd  

from their own mouths; all is not theirs it seems:  

one fatal tree there stands of knowledge call'd,  

forbidden them to taste: knowledge forbidd'n?  

suspicious, reasonless. why should their lord  

envie them that? can it be sin to know,