I'm pretty sure it's the last one; Everyone was having a wonderful time at the party, because the present tense helps it feel more active.
Well that is because no one is that stupid to get involved with an old guy who has a hook and a long black hair.
Answer:
c) It helps me visualize what the author is describing.
Explanation:
The correct answer of the given question above would be the third option: RURAL MARYLAND, DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION. From the context of the story, the setting of "Marigolds" is during the great depression in rural Maryland. "Marigolds" introduces the theme of poverty. This is written in 1969 by Eugenia Collier.