Question

1. part a

how does the author portray the setting in the passage?
a as a dangerous and unforgiving wilderness
b as a magical forest of plenty
c as a safe but unknown area of possibility
d as a bustling and familiar part of town

part b
select two sentences from the passage that best support the answer to part a.
a \he sat watching gravely in the door of the car as jess descended to get breakfast.\ (paragraph 1)
b \that is, she was first if we except the dog, who had opened one eye instantly every time his little mistress stirred in her sleep.\ (paragraph 1)
c \this was the strangest spot of all, for behind the little waterfall was a small quiet pool in which jess had set the milk bottles the night before.\ (paragraph 3)
d \there he sat in the door of the car, swinging his legs, his arm around the shaggy dog.\ (paragraph 4)
e \he brushed his hair as well as he could without a brush, rolled down his sleeves, and started for town with the second dollar.\ (paragraph 7)
f \the exploring party started slowly down the rusty track, with the dog hopping happily on three legs.\ (paragraph 16)

Explanation:

Part A

To determine how the author portrays the setting, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A "dangerous and unforgiving wilderness" is not supported, as the setting has a quiet pool and a car, suggesting a less harsh environment.
• Option B: A "magical forest of plenty" implies abundance, but the passage focuses on a quiet, somewhat unknown area, not a forest with plenty.
• Option C: A "safe but unknown area of possibility" fits. The presence of a quiet pool (safe) and a "strangest spot" (unknown, with possibility) aligns. The characters are exploring, indicating new possibilities.
• Option D: A "bustling and familiar part of town" is incorrect, as the setting includes a waterfall, pool, and a rusty track, not a bustling town.

• Option C: "This was the strangest spot of all, for behind the little waterfall was a small quiet pool..." shows an unknown (strangest) and safe (quiet pool) area, supporting the setting as unknown with possibility.
• Option F: "The exploring party started slowly down the rusty track..." shows exploration, indicating an area of possibility (new to explore), and the "rusty track" suggests an unknown area, supporting the setting.
• Other options (A, B, D, E) focus on character actions or domestic details, not the setting's portrayal.

Answer:

C. as a safe but unknown area of possibility

Part B