Question

read this excerpt from \the world on turtles back.\

the birds of the sea joined together to save the woman and they broke her fall. the great sea turtle floated in the ocean and received the woman on his back without harm. the frightened woman looked around and all she could see was water and sky. she felt helpless, but the animals were determined to save her. she told them that if they could find some soil, she could plant the roots from the great tree that were still tangled in her hands.

based on the animals behavior toward the woman, it is reasonable to conclude that the animals

were frightened by a creature they had never seen.
felt compassion for the woman because she was scared.
were hoping to live on land that the woman would create.
wanted the roots from the sacred great tree.

Explanation:

Analyze the animals' actions

The text states that the birds "joined together to save the woman" and "broke her fall." Additionally, the sea turtle "received the woman on his back without harm." This demonstrates active care and assistance.

Evaluate the animals' motivation

The passage explicitly notes that "the animals were determined to save her" when she "felt helpless." This direct connection between her vulnerability and their determination shows empathy. This aligns with Textual Analysis of character motivations.

Connect to cultural values

In Creation Myths, the cooperative relationship between humans and animals reflects deep Cultural Values of harmony and mutual respect. The animals act out of care for a helpless being.

Assess the given options

• Option 1: Incorrect. The text does not state they were frightened.
• Option 2: Correct. Their actions show care and empathy for her helpless state.
• Option 3: Incorrect. The text does not mention their desire for land.
• Option 4: Incorrect. They helped her before knowing about the roots.

Answer:

• were frightened by a creature they had never seen.
• felt compassion for the woman because she was scared. (Correct answer)
• were hoping to live on land that the woman would create.
• wanted the roots from the sacred Great Tree.