Answer:
a. How Thoreau protested
Explanation:
In the passage, the author shows how Thoreau protested. The author tells us that Thoreau protested laws that he believed were unfair. This included the Mexican-American War and slavery. Thoreau protested these laws by refusing to pay the poll tax. He was eventually arrested for this practice, and his acts and writings set the basis for civil disobedience all over the world.
Answer:
d) Mercedes is the only one at home, and she is too busy with her embroidery in Madam Hailer's room to come near you
Explanation:
a) “You are going to build a large house, Mr. Darrell?” said Victoriano, turning his horse so as to ride beside Clarence; “judging by the amount of lumber being hauled.”
b) “I understand, and I think my father will be willing to sell the land. He is at home now. Let us go up to see him.”
c) They have too much sense not to know that you would not be working in white kid gloves.
d) Mercedes is the only one at home, and she is too busy with her embroidery in Madam Hailer's room to come near you
Since Mercedes is depicted as being at home alone before having a love encounter, it is clear that the author has resorted to narration to communicate this information.
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