Question

Read the excerpt from "One Minute Longer." "It's slow in the house, here, with nothing to do," he said to his chum. "I'm going up the lake with my gun to see if any wild ducks have landed in the marshes yet. It's almost time for them. Want to come along?" How does the Boy's decision to go duck hunting move the plot forward? It leads to the Boy's fall through the ice into the lake. It shows the Boy will be able to go out more since spring is coming. It reveals the setting is a lake near the marshes in the countryside. It explains Wolf's loyalty and faithfulness to the Boy.

Answer 1

It leads the boy to fall into the lake.

Answer 2

It leads to the Boy's fall through the ice into the lake.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this story, we learn that the boy decides to go up the lake because he is bored at home. This action leads to the boy falling through the ice and into the lake. This is how the plot moves forward. Although the dog cannot help him get out, he is successful in rallying enough people that can help out and thus save his friend.