Question

the following text is from yann martel’s 2001 novel life of pi. the narrator’s 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 large, covering many acres. "Extended" means to stretch out or cover a large area, which fits the context of the zoo's size. "Coated" implies covering with a layer, "Discussed" is about talking, and "Hidden" means concealed—none of these match the context of the zoo's area. So "Extended" is the closest meaning.

Answer:

A. Extended