Hardly a man takes a half-hourÍs nap after dinner, but when he wakes he holds up his head and asks, ñWhatÍs the news?î as if the

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Hardly a man takes a half-hourÍs nap after dinner, but when he wakes he holds up his head and asks, ñWhatÍs the news?î as if the

rest of mankind had stood his sentinels [soldiers].
Which best describes the ñmanî Thoreau refers to in the excerpt?

A - He expects others to attend to his needs when he wakes up.

B - He is under constant protection by soldiers.

C - He naps often and is always sleepy.

D - He must have the most up-to-date news at all times.

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kompoz [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-16T13:39:55+03:00

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B - He is under constant protection by soldiers.