I believe the answer would be B.. because they said ticking but for a little while.. it makes you think of like oh.. yeah life is short.... so the answer should be B!! Hope this helps! :)
Answer:
b. on a wide, isolated expanse of farmland.
Explanation:
In "Good Country People" by Flannery O'Connor, divorced Mrs Hopewell lives on a farm wih her daughter Joy, who has lost her leg does not have a delightful and happy personality. As a result, Mrs Hopewell preferred to walk over the large fields on her own than to hear her daughter's negative comments on the way.