A. is the correct answer; "Several dirty footprints" makes sense. All the other verbs do not agree with their subjects.
Answer:
sugar basin
Explanation:
The question above is related to the story entitled "Johnny Tremain," a story written by <em>Esther Forbes</em> in <em>1943.</em>
Johnny Tremain is one of the characters in the story. He is the apprentice of Mr. Lapham, a<em> silversmith</em>, in his shop. Johnny's skills were astounding compared to <em>Dusty</em> and<em> Dove</em>–apprentices of Mr. Lapham as well.
One day, Mr. Hancock, a wealthy man, visited the shop to order a "sugar basin" for his tea set, which was crafted by Mr. Lapham. However, due to Mr. Lapham's frail condition, Johnny accepted the job.
Though he once treated Ivan as if he were almost his son, his life kind of went sour after his wife left and he grew less attached to Ivan, who was a sore spot in their marriage. These days, Mack drinks and his ethics are, well, questionable.
It is both but it depends
