Question

which stage direction from \in the victory garden\ indicates that time has passed?

pearl and olive wills are sitting on the front porch of their house in a chicago neighborhood in 1944.
(turning to henry, who has reached the porch)
pearl and henry are working in the victory garden they have made together.
it is the middle of july.

Explanation:

Analyze the question and options

The question asks which stage direction from "In the Victory Garden" indicates that time has passed.

Evaluate each option

• Option 1: "PEARL and OLIVE Wills are sitting on the front porch of their house in a Chicago neighborhood in 1944." — This establishes the initial setting and starting year, not the passage of time.
• Option 2: "(Turning to HENRY, who has reached the porch)" — This describes an immediate physical action and character movement in real-time.
• Option 3: "PEARL and HENRY are working in the Victory Garden they have made together." — This describes a current state of action.
• Option 4: "It is the middle of July." — This indicates a shift in the calendar/season, showing that time has progressed from the initial setting.

Answer:

• PEARL and OLIVE Wills are sitting on the front porch of their house in a Chicago neighborhood in 1944.
• (Turning to HENRY, who has reached the porch)
• PEARL and HENRY are working in the Victory Garden they have made together.
• It is the middle of July. (Correct answer)