1) She enjoyed being on the boats and at sea
2) She was a lively woman and a good leader
3) Her piracy made it difficult for others to travel at sea
4) They were surprisingly similar and found common ground between them.
The soldier is inspired by the leader
Answer:
<u>E. He is poised between two worlds but eager to be home</u>
<u>Explanation:</u>
Based on the context of that passage, the pairing of the verbs "balanced" and "leaped" suggest a delightful disposition of Altaf.
Despite been poised between two worlds, Altaf is eager ("leaped" with joy) to be home.