In "no witchcraft for sale," gideon's attempt to find the root with the scientists can best be described as
a.) skeptical
b.) serious
c.) collegial
d.) insulting

In "No Witchcraft for Sale," Gideon's attempt to find the root with the scientists can best be described as insulting

Explanation:

This story shows many of the traditions that native people have in their own lands, then Gideon who knew how to use the plants saved the eyes or the little son of the Farquars, latter when they try to sell the secret to the scientist Gideon feels offended and he refuses to help them until he pretends to do so and he plays with them giving them the wrong plant as an answer to their insulting request.

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