Read the passage from “Zlateh the Goat.” Thank God that in the hay it was not cold. The dried hay, grass, and field flowers exud
ed the warmth of the summer sun. How does the passage develop the setting of the story? (A) It demonstrates that the hay makes the barn smell sweet. (B) It proves that a haystack is necessary to survive a storm. (C) It reveals that hay is as warm as the sun. (D) It shows that the haystack is a safe haven.
