Why does Heidi's aunt begin questioning her when Heidi and Peter reach the hut?

Which historical detail can best clarify a reader’s understanding of the information in the excerpt? immigrant factory workers who spoke the same language were separated from each other at work. immigrant factory workers who spoke the same language were known to talk too much at work. immigrant factory workers had to pay rent for their chairs and the supplies they needed at work. immigrant factory workers were crowded into unsafe buildings with locked doors and fire escapes.

An interview is an in which one on one or small group question and answer sessions are conducted

In this excerpt , mr.stonecrop is compared to a mountain. how does this description relates to mr.stoncrops roll in the main conflict of the story