Question

just then, he noticed a blur of motion on his left, and he turned and saw two houston workers walking toward him. they werent supposed to be in here! the area was supposed to be sealed off, but they had come in by another route that led through a storeroom. they wore respirators, but nothing covered their eyes. when they saw the two men in space suits, they froze, speechless. jerry could not see their mouths, but he could see their eyes, wide with astonishment. it was as if they had suddenly discovered that they were standing on the moon.
what is the author’s main purpose for including this passage?

to inform readers about the location of the
scene that is unfolding

to entertain readers by illustrating how
dramatic the situation is

Explanation:

The passage describes a surprising encounter where workers are stunned by seeing men in space suits, creating a dramatic situation. The purpose of including this is to entertain by showing the drama (like the workers' shocked reaction, the unexpected entry). The first option about informing location is less likely as the focus is on the dramatic interaction, not just location details.

Answer:

to entertain readers by illustrating how dramatic the situation is