The most accurate answer for this would most likely be answer choice A.
Not only does that answer have words directly from the excerpt to support it, but the cottage is described as being a pleasant and homey space that everyone can gather in. With the words “lived in,” it shows that the cottage is happy and lively.
I hope this helps! :)
The Vietcong set up checkpoints around the nation, so that would've definitely been a literal and figurative roadblock to any refugees. Hope this helped.
The answer is threatening (I got it correct on the test)
He says this to reassure ralph that things will be ok. Simon is one of the most sensitive characters in the book and becomes aware of Ralph's worry. This is also an example of the books theme of herd mentality and social reliance since simon is aware of the effect his words and examples have on the others.
