B). the toads are still alive
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what he is describing is a man who has physical properties that put him on this side of athletic and Paul's psychology matches the "aliveness" of his physical attributes.
The paragraph is divided into 3 parts.
1. his physical characteristics. How he moves, his height a hint at his weight
2. his psychology which is described in the middle as bubbly and spirited.
3. his effect on others.
Answer
The word you want is in the first section -- lithesome.
The word means the same thing as nimble. It is quite a surprising word, because you would not expect him to be nimble.
Nimble means physically light in action. Think of a ballet dancer as being nimble.
Answer A <<<<<
Gowanda is a village in western New York.
I think it is A. I hope this helps you :]