Question

From "The Two Brothers"

by Leo Tolstoy

Two brothers set out on a journey together. At noon they lay down in a forest to rest. When they woke up they saw a stone lying next to them. There was something written on the stone, and they tried to make out what it was.
"Whoever finds this stone," they read, "let him go straight into the forest at sunrise. In the forest a river will appear; let him swim across the river, to the other side. There he will find a she-bear and her cubs. Let him take the cubs from her and run up the mountain with them without once looking back. On the top of the mountain he will see a house, and in that house will he find happiness."

Q.Based on the mood of this excerpt, what type of story should the reader expect?
A.a family history
B.a fairy tale or legend
C.an essay
D.a biography or autobiography

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

A fairy tale or legend.

Answer 2

Based on the mood of this excerpt, the reader should expect a fairy tale or legend. The story includes elements of magic and adventure, as well as a clear goal or quest for the characters to undertake. Additionally, the mysterious appearance of the stone and the cryptic message it contains are common tropes in fairy tales and legends.

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