The hike to Castle Rock is stressful, but once Ralph and Jack scout it and determine there is no Beast, the remaining boys begin to distract and entertain themselves by pushing a large rock off the cliff into the water, foreshadowing the future use of that strategy to "defend" themselves.
        
             
        
        
        
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strenuous means requiring or using great exertion.
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
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It shows how humble and honored one could be. It makes the audience believe that he isn't some spoiled big baby.
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A. to encourage lawmakers to pass environmental regulation 
B. to encourage lawmakers to repeal environmental regulation
C. to encourage the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency 
D. to encourage people to get outdoors and celebrate Mother Nature 
The answer would be A. to encourage lawmakers to pass environmental regulation.