Why does merriman tell will not to open the hall door when they hear cries outside?
a.
because merriman knows the dark is trying to trick will
b.
because merriman believes protecting the light is more important than will's mother
c.
because the lady fears the rider is there to harm her
d.
because the lady will disappear into her century if the door opens

Read the opening lines of sojourner truth's speech "ain't i a woman? " well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. i think that 'twixt the negroes of the south and the women at the north, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. but what's all this here talking about? what tone do these lines convey?