Question

read the next two selections and choose the best answer to each question. then fill in the answer on your answer document.
do what you can
1 there was once a farmer who had a large field of corn that he harrowed and weeded with the greatest care, for he wanted to sell the corn and buy good things for his family with the money. but after he had worked hard, he saw the corn wither and droop, for no rain fell, and he began to fear that he was to have no crop. he felt very sad, and every morning he went out to the field and looked at the thirsty stalks and wished for the rain to fall.
2 one day, as he stood looking up at the sky, two little raindrops saw him, and one said to the other, \look at that farmer. i feel very sorry for him. he took such pains with his field of corn, and now it is drying up. i wish i might help him.\
3 \yes,\ said the other, \but you are only a little raindrop. what can you do? you cant wet even one hill.\
question.
which sentence best describes a similarity between the stories \do what you can\ and \how six sons rescued anansi\?

• both stories include a family who spends time together.
• both stories include characters who are rewarded for their efforts.
• both stories have characters who go on dangerous journeys
• both stories use humor to send a message

Explanation:

Para resolver, analizamos cada opción:

• Opción 1: En "Do What You Can" el agricultor trabaja solo (la familia no aparece participando juntos), y en "How Six Sons Rescued Anansi" no se indica que la familia pase tiempo juntos de forma generalizada. Elimina.
• Opción 2: En "Do What You Can", el agricultor (y las gotas de lluvia que actúan) ven recompensa (la lluvia ayudará al cultivo) por sus esfuerzos. En "How Six Sons Rescued Anansi", los hijos son recompensados por rescatar a Anansi. Esta opción es coherente.
• Opción 3: En "Do What You Can" no hay viaje peligroso, y en la otra historia no se especifica un viaje peligroso. Elimina.
• Opción 4: "Do What You Can" no usa humor, y no se indica que la otra historia lo haga. Elimina.

Answer:

B. Both stories include characters who are rewarded for their efforts.