A. "He realized at last how much poorer he was when he had left..."
Answer:
D). He is poised between two worlds but eager to be home.
Explanation:
As per the context(background) of the given passage, the author pairs verbs like 'balanced' along with 'leaped' to signal that although Altaf was composed under the two different worlds yet he wished to return to his home. The use of words like 'balance' symbolizes the readers that he was in a calm and assured disposition while the word 'leaped' signifies his delight and excitement to return to his home. Thus, the most appropriate <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.
Answer: to describe the meaning of the shell strings.
In this excerpt, the author explains to us what the meaning of the shell strings is. He tells us that the shells symbolize the union of the nations. Option B is incorrect, as the passage does not discuss anything related to the consequences of disobeying one's tribe. Option C is similarly incorrect, as the passage does not mention any of the traditions of the Lords. Finally, the passage does not explain the history of each tribe.
