Question

jasper goes to ecuador
it was clear from the start that this was a doomed voyage, but jasper could not perceive this truth. he forged onward despite protests from his mother and all his acquaintances. in a great hurry, he made arrangements with ship captains, secured goods for the trip, and generally worked himself into a breathless mess by noon. he was a comical sight on the docks, his cap nearly blown off his head, his trousers half held up by ratty suspenders. but he was oblivious to the figure he cut.
he had awoken on this unlucky tuesday with an idea in his mind so bright it was is if the stars themselves had lodged it there: he must sail to ecuador and join his older brother thomas on his quest for the lost city. that he had not heard from thomas in over six months and had absolutely no idea where in ecuador thomas might be found did little to dissuade jasper. \how big could ecuador possibly be?\ he speculated to himself. \it couldnt be much larger than new york! i will surely ask around and find him promptly.\ jasper was, if nothing else, a positive thinker.
which best expresses the narrators viewpoint towards jasper?

1. the narrator thinks jasper is foolish.
2. the narrator sees jasper as loyal to his family.
3. the narrator views jasper as unlucky and uneducated.
4. the narrator admires jaspers ability to see the good in things.

Explanation:

The text shows Jasper ignoring warnings, making hasty plans for a likely - doomed trip to a place where he has no idea how to find his brother. His underestimation of Ecuador's size and his lack of concern about not hearing from his brother for months suggest the narrator sees him as foolish. There is no evidence for loyalty, being uneducated, or admiration for seeing the good in things.

Answer:

1. The narrator thinks Jasper is foolish.