Which statement about this story best shows it to be an allegory? A. The rocket boosters symbolize how we've come to respect
technology more than people.
B. The theme of the story is that humans and technology are both
key to our survival.
C. Asteroids show just how fragile the Earth is; there's very little we
can do about this threat.
D. The story is a funny mixture of suspense and comedy, and it ends
with a letdown.