Question

first read: comprehension
identify the choice that best answers the question.
in \mrs. vargas and the dead naturalist,\ which two possible explanations does the story suggest for the fact that the naturalist does not find the sleek bird?
a. the bird is rare in the region
b. the bird has become extinct in the region
c. the bird spends months clearing its dancing ground
d. the bird stays hidden until the village holds a funeral
e. the bird only appears when someone in the village is about to die

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on the story "Mrs. Vargas and the Dead Naturalist". Option A (The bird is rare in the region) and Option E (The bird only appears when someone in the village is about to die) are the two suggested explanations. The naturalist's failure to find the bird can be due to its rarity (A) and the bird's association with impending death in the village (E). Other options: B (extinct) isn't suggested, C (clearing dancing ground) is about the bird's behavior not why it's not found, D (hidden until funeral) doesn't match the story's suggestions.

Answer:

A. The bird is rare in the region, E. The bird only appears when someone in the village is about to die