Question

the following text is from yann martels 2001 novel life of pi. the narrators family owned a zoo when he was a child.
it was a huge zoo, spread over numberless acres, big enough to require a train to explore it, though it seemed to get smaller as i grew older, train included.
©2001 by yann martel
as used in the text, what does the word \spread\ most nearly mean?
choose 1 answer:
a extended
b coated
c discussed
d hidden

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "spread" in the context, we analyze the sentence: "It was a huge zoo, spread over numberless acres...". The zoo is described as huge and requiring a train to explore, so "spread" here relates to the zoo's area. "Extended" means to stretch out or cover a large area, which fits. "Coated" (covering with a layer), "Discussed" (talking about), and "Hidden" (concealed) don't match the context of the zoo's size and area.

Answer:

A. Extended