Part A Which statement is accurate based on the events of "Saving Tobe"? Amalia does not understand why Serafin starts crying. Serafin's family is proud of him for having the courage to rescue Tobe. Tobe is afraid that his parents are very mad at him. Tobe's near drowning causes Serafin to relive Valerio's death. Question 2 Part B Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A? "He was there, all over again, four years ago, looking into Valerio’s white, stone face as he lay dripping in the bottom of the boat." "Lazzaro pinned Amalia’s arms to her sides until they went still and she began sobbing." "His wife and children stared at him mutely, their silence more painful than anything his muscles had felt in the water." "Step slapped at his son and shook him saying, “Come on boy, come on boy” through gritted teeth until finally the boy coughed and vomited."

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Part a which statement best describes a central idea in this narrative? in times of tragedy, it is difficult to determine how best to be of service. in times of crisis, people prefer to be alone. young people tend to look to older people to take action in times of tragedy. when people publicly commit to being of service, they are more likely to follow through. part b which detail from the text best to shape the central idea in part a? "'i thought you might have too much going on already. i saw everyone post online.' martin said, 'i don’t think anyone wanted to be in the way today, so i’m glad you came.'" "finally, he said, 'i don’t know what to do. i guess i should tell him to let me know if he needs anything, but that doesn’t feel like enough.'" "he wondered how many people would actually show up to out and how many would simply hope that enough others did." "he explained to her that martin’s mom had died, and told her how he felt about his friend’s loss. 'what do you plan to do for him? ' his mother asked."

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. excerpt from "the cabuliwallah" by rabindranath tagore i was sitting in my study, looking through the accounts, when some one entered, saluting respectfully, and stood before me. it was rahmun the cabuliwallah. at first i did not recognise him. he had no bag, nor the long hair, nor the same vigour that he used to have. but he smiled, and i knew him again. "when did you come, rahmun? " i asked him. "last evening," he said, "i was released from jail." the words struck harsh upon my ears. i had never before talked with one who had wounded his fellow, and my heart shrank within itself when i realised this; for i felt that the day would have been better-omened had he not turned up.