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23 adult + 45 child = 68 people
68 ÷ 9 = 7,5.....
So: 7 + (1) = 8
Answer: 8
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The theme highlighted in the mentioned excerpt would be perseverance.
The excerpt tells of Rainsford's courageous act of braving the sea to go to the direction of the shots despite of the harsh conditions at the sea. This is evidenced by the phrase "he fought the sea".
The term "doggedly" also describes a persistent pursuit which was what Rainsford showed. He showed perseverance in his actions.
3. Puritans believed it was by god’s providence they survived
The correct answer this particular question would be revealed much about their behavior.
Answer:
A.
Stream of consciousness is a method of narration that describes happenings in the flow of thoughts in the minds of the characters.