Answer:
I racked a shotgun, two rifles, and a couple of fishing rods in my truck. . .
Explanation:
In this passage, the author warns us of a potential danger related to "moving about the country." The author tells us that someone travelling in this way would most likely raise questions. The solution that the author finds for this is getting a shotgun, two rifles and a couple of fishing rods. The implication is that these items will help him defend himself if the need arises.
The answer would be D. "That experience has led her to understand what she is made of." This is because the theme is the message that is given through reading the story. When you understand what you are made of you are learning a lesson.
The theme that best established the conflict in this passage is:
Advances in technology can lead to devastation.
In a way the author tries to explain that even with our incredible technological advances and superior knowledge, the gods can have the possibility of destroying themselves with nuclear weapons.
