Final answer:
The correct answer is False. The 'Old House' appears solitary and isolated, suggesting that there are not more children nearby for Bruno to play with, contrary to environments described in other provided excerpts.
Step-by-step explanation:
The passage suggests that the 'Old House' likely did not have more children nearby for Bruno to play with. It is described as 'splendid and solitary,' indicating that it stands alone, removed from the hustle and bustle of a community where children would gather. The text also mentions a 'lonely bat' and the heavy cedars that 'did not stir' to support the feeling of isolation.
In contrast, the other passages describe more communal and interactive environments: the HappyLife Home, with its modern conveniences, implies a setting designed around family and possible interaction with others, while the passage about children playing together when their parents are away indicates a close-knit community with other children present.