Question

what does passage 2 help readers understand about the ending of passage 1? *
a. why the hunters returned late
b. why mrs. sappleton stayed calm
c. why framton believed the story so easily
d. why the countryside is important

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Passage 2 likely doesn't focus on hunters' lateness to explain Passage 1's ending.
• Option B: If Passage 2 clarifies Mrs. Sappleton's calmness (e.g., context about the hunters' situation she knows), this makes sense for understanding Passage 1's ending.
• Option C: Framton's belief relates to his own state, not Passage 2's role in explaining Passage 1's ending about others.
• Option D: Countryside importance is irrelevant to the ending of Passage 1.

So the correct answer is B as it logically connects Passage 2 to explaining Mrs. Sappleton's calmness in Passage 1's ending.

Answer:

B. Why Mrs. Sappleton stayed calm