Historical Context and Conflict in Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, Part 1
Question 2 of 9 • *English 9 (World Lit) Sem 1 Summer
Read the excerpt from Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy.[Mr. Stonecrop] draped his arm around Turner's shoulders and drew him in, into his strength and power and presence. Turner felt as if he were moving in close to a mountain. But when he looked up into Mr. Stonecrop's face, he shuddered. Mr. Stonecrop was laughing, and his mouth was pulled into a grin, but his eyes were as dead as marbles, almost as if there were nothing behind them. He was like someone out of a ghost story, and Turner tried to draw away.
Answer
A
Mr. Stonecrop, like a mountain, is a fair and wise man whom others look up to for leadership about Malaga Island.
B
Mr. Stonecrop, like a mountain, is intimidating and strongly holds his position against the people of Malaga Island.
C
Mr. Stonecrop, like a mountain, changes with the seasons, and he changes his mind about the people of Malaga Island.
D
Mr. Stonecrop, like a mountain, is an elderly man who lets others decide what is best in reference to Malaga Island.