The correct answer would be B. Present. Hope this helps!
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<span>Based on the excerpt
provided above, the story took place in a rural area or in a place that is somewhat
rustic. The place is highly likely not a well developed area. It could be a very
remote place like somewhere in the countryside or the mountains. Thus, the
answer to this is the first option “is somewhere rustic”. </span>
