Question

A central idea of Nadine Gordimer's "Once Upon a Time" is that physical safety motivates the actions of the main characters. Which of the following statements indicates a consequence of that motivation?

growing isolation in the suburbs
diminishing trust within the family
mounting overnight tensions in the city
increasing agitation among their neighbors

Answer 1

Answer: D increasing agitation among their neighbors

Explanation: i just did the test on odyssey ware it was right

Answer 2

I think the answer is: growing isolation in the suburbs

Physical safety would mean that you are putting yourself out of harm's way. Hence, this can be linked to isolation in the suburbs. A lot of harm can be present in suburb communities especially at night. This may be the motivation why the characters have to distance themselves from harm in the suburbs.