Question

Which detail from paragraph 12 best supports the answer to Part A?

A We perceive lights here and there, some isolated fire in the farms, and lines of lights in the towns
B We are going toward the northwest, after roaming for some time over the little lake of Enghien.
C We begin to argue about the exact spot we are passing. Is that town Creil or Pontoise
D The view is superb; it is dark on the earth, but we are still in the light, and it is now past ten o'clock.

Answer 1

Option D, 'The view is superb; it is dark on the earth, but we are still in the light, and it is now past ten o'clock,' is the best choice from paragraph 12 to support Part A as it describes the setting and mood of the scene.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which detail from paragraph 12 supports the answer to Part A, we should look for a detail that illustrates the setting or the mood that was previously established in Part A. Considering the context of the students' question, option D, 'The view is superb; it is dark on the earth, but we are still in the light, and it is now past ten o'clock.', seems to be the best choice. This sentence vividly describes the contrast between the darkness on the ground and the remaining light where the viewer is situated, implying it's late yet the beauty of the scene persists. It supports the idea of a specific time and the beauty of the night, highlighting the unique perspective the night time offers, which could be a central theme of Part A.