Answer: I don't know of the book you read, but..
Authors use historical times and revise them in such a way it's believable, immersive, and informative. They make sure their use of history isn't changed into an outlandish fashion to fit the time it's set in. They usually do this because you can't go back in history and show them what happened, so you must create a fictional yet historical piece to preserve the time.
Rail - a bar or series of bars, typically fixed on upright supports, serving as part of a fence or barrier or used to hang things on
road - a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface which vehicles can use.
Answer:
The Namesake has reflected history because it examines and explores the cultural aspect and differences of the past, which can be compared to the present. Literature affects history because it can often record and/or explain the past, and could ultimately change and influence other's perspectives of history.
Answer: D
Explanation: it cannot a or c (I did A on a test and it was wrong) so I think it is D