Novel: From A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Question 9 • 2178-O English 3B Online
Read the excerpt below from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith and answer the question that follows. [H]e lived on the pennies of the youngsters and he didn’t want to be boycotted. How does the language in the excerpt reveal the setting of the story?
Answer
A
The reference to “youngsters” reveals the reason the author is writing.
B
The reference to “pennies” reveals the central message or insight of the story.
C
The reference to “pennies” reveals the historical context of the story.
D
The reference to “youngsters” reveals a universal message or insight.