Okay, all of those things are living, because each are made up of living cells, or microorganisms. I might be wrong though.
question:
What provides the reader with a chance to interpret an author's work in a new way?
A. Learning about the author's life
B. Reading books about similar topics
C. Explaining the work to other people
D. Asking questions about the work
Answer: A learning about the author's life
Exclamation mark would be most appropriate.