Question

close read: analyze the text
identify the choice that best answers the question.
read the following quotation from near the end of \house taken over.\
we had what we had on. i remembered fifteen thousand pesos in the wardrobe in my
bedroom. too late now.
what does this detail suggest about the force or creature that has invaded the house of the
narrator and his sister?
a it is greedy and wants to steal everything it can find in their luxurious home.
b. it is interested only in people who are rich or greedy
c. it is powerful, so they distract its attention by leaving items behind.
d. it is terrifying enough to make them forget valued possessions.

Explanation:

The narrator mentions having 15,000 pesos in the wardrobe but says "Too late now." This implies that the force/creature is so terrifying that they don't even think about retrieving the valuable money. Option A - there's no indication of stealing. Option B - no mention of targeting rich/greedy. Option C - no indication of leaving items to distract. Option D fits as the fear makes them forget the valuable possession.

Answer:

D. It is terrifying enough to make them forget valued possessions.