In My Side of the Mountain<span>, Sam Gribley has run away from his home in New York City in order to live off the land in the Catskill mountains. This setting is key. It could be considered another major character in the book. Everything Sam does and learns about is based on his close attention and reaction to the forest and all of the plants and animals that live in it. </span>
Because she is a lonely woman
In my opinion, the correct answer is <span>C. The beautiful weather in San Diego will lift your spirits and make you feel alive. Unlike other options, this one directly appeals to emotions. It anticipates an emotional response, without bringing forth any factual evidence. The reader doesn't even get clear and precise information about the weather, as "beautiful" is an arbitrary assessment.</span>
The animals are surprised and dismayed. AND Napoleon’s dogs threaten the pigs into silence.
The passage says, "the animals were dismayed by this announcement." It is clear from this quote and their behavior that they were both surprised and dismayed. The passage does not include and mention of Snowball running out of the meeting or Napoleon running after him. The description of Boxer setting back his ears and shaking his forelock shows that he is not taking the news to be a good idea. The pigs marshal up the courage to say something, but while they are talking, the dogs "let out deep, menacing growls" which cause the pigs to be quiet.
