Question

Which choice represents the best summary of the excerpt?

A. The scientist is exhausted after working all night to bring his creation to life.

B. The scientist is terrified when the creature opens its eyes and springs to life.

C. After hours of work, the scientist's efforts are rewarded when the creature opens its eyes.

D. On a rainy night in November, the scientist had nearly lost the light of a candle after working for many hours.

Answer 1

The best summary of the excerpt is that after hours of work, the scientist's efforts are rewarded when the creature opens its eyes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best summary of the excerpt is option C: After hours of work, the scientist's efforts are rewarded when the creature opens its eyes.

This choice captures the main idea of the excerpt, as it describes the scientist's hard work and the moment when the creature comes to life.

The other options either focus on specific details (A, D) or are not supported by the given information (B).