The correct answer is A. Indeed, the history behind this story tells us the correct answer. The story is based on Crane's own experience. Therefore, all the answers contain the phrase <em>omniscient narrator </em>and the author gives a hint for the upcoming surprises which is a foreshadowing.
The answer to this question is b
1: gymnastic exercises.
2: Quiet, express clearly
3: A small store selling fashionable clothing/accessories
4: Persistence while doing something
5: Not corresponding to, unrelated
6: Not working, unusable
7: Real, authentic
8: Around the world
9: Comfort
10: Courage/Bravery
