I believe the answer is a: (Jennings 88).
Answer:
The results seem to have been purely delightful; the children
developed an amazing capacity for drawing
Explanation:
Consolidate comes from the Latin roots com- ("together") and solidare ("to make solid"). So, consolidate is to bring things together to make something solid, stronger, or easier to handle.
The correct answer is D. The details show that despite their illicit intentions, the men did not plan to hurt anyone.
