A book was the first ever object that the martian was able to describe. The book was compared to the Caxton. The martian described the Caxton as having a lot of wings and the wings serve as the pages of the book.
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Explanation:
1. Joan of Arc was tied to a stake and burnt
2. Eight men carried the beer to the headmaster's funeral.
I believe the answer is a.)