Soon I will walk out on the ramparts, put my hand to my forehead, and give my last speech. “Are you sure you’re ready?” Mr. Dodd
asks. I think he’s more nervous than I am. “Remember,” he tells me, “this is Helen’s big moment. Think loss.” I nod, thinking nothing. Choose the best synonym for the underlined word in the passage above
a. stages
c. defense embankment
b. walkways
d. hill
