Answer:
Based on word choice, Giblin feels:
B. that it was worthwhile.
Explanation:
We can easily eliminate options A and C, since there is nothing conveying a negative connotation in the excerpt. We are left with options B and D.
Let's take a look at option D first. It says Giblin thinks the process of obtaining copies of the stone was amazing. However, that is not what the word choice conveys. Had there been words such as "fantastic" or "incredible" in the excerpt, this option would have made sense. But that is not the case.
<u>Option B is the only correct one. The excerpt uses words such as "fortunately", "good", and "clear". Those words convey the idea that the process the French used was worthwhile. It not only worked, but worked well, effectively.</u>
<span>Theodore Roosevelt, 26th
President of the United States, was one of the most important
and effective environmental leaders in American history. Beginning in the 1880s and
culminating with his Presidency (1901-1909), his leadership of the emerging American
conservation movement was instrumental in preserving hundreds of millions of acres of natural
and historic treasures, including forests, wetlands, endangered species, native ruins, and “natural
wonders” like the Grand Canyon</span>
Afterward is the correct answer
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