Answer:
13 countries
Explanation:
The Equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati. At least half of these countries rank among the poorest in the world.
Antagonist. He doesn't think about what he may do to the protagonist or other form of character. He might even be against them!
The tone of the passage is loving (B).
The author is bragging about his or her little sister. The author is very proud of her and everything that she has accomplished. There is no part of the passage that would suggest that the author is angry with his or her sister, critical of her, or envious of her. The passage simply is stating the little sister's accomplishments.
