Answer:
The major theme of this story is bravery. Dennis, Mac, Jeremiah, and Anna had to be brave. In the text, they leave the ranch to find humans. If they stayed, they might have not been able to help people.
Explanation:
I believe the answer is B
Based on the excerpt is that tom is clearly ignoring his aunt's remorse on purpose. It is stated that he knows that a "yearning glance" was upon him but he refused to recognize it that is to acknowledge it. He even goes so far to imagine denying his aunt what she wants to hear even on his deathbed.