ANSWER(S):
B. asserted
EXPLANATION(S):
A. murmured: too subtle
B. asserted: adequate
C. commented: too monotonous
D. snarled: too aggressive
Rowlandson is dealt with in an unexpected way. Here and there the Indians make jokes to her detriment. For instance one of them says he has eaten her child. Different circumstances they are liberal with her, sharing sustenance and giving her a place to rest. Lord Philip's more seasoned spouse treats her exceptionally well, while the more youthful one is unforgiving.
The answer is: to suggest the hopelessness of Zeitoun’s situation.
In the excerpt from "Zeitoun," the author Dave Eggers makes reference to Zeitoun's feeling of devastation as the sees New Orleans underwater after hurricane Katrina. For instance, the narrator describes how the whole city is submerged and that nothing other than water can be seen around Zeitoun's tent. The protagonist also looks for people, animals or machines moving, but he sees nothing until the helicopter flies around.
