Question

Read the excerpt from the text.

THE ANSWER IS A!!
(5) There can be no doubt that they flock and fly to the big moving creatures they see or smell. Maybe we had gathered the whole mosquito product of many acres. This is shown by the facts that if one rushes through thick bushes for a distance, into a clear space, the mosquitoes seem absent at first. One must wait a minute or so to gather up another legion. When landing from a boat on the Northern Lakes there are comparatively few, but even in a high wind, a walk to the nearest hilltop results in once again moving in a cloud of tormentors.


How is the author's idea about Northern Territory mosquitoes developed in paragraph 5?


A.

He describes how persistent the swarms are no matter the environment.

B.

He provides details of his personal experience as they traveled.

C.

He explains why the mosquito situation grew worse in the wilderness.

D.

He suggests the mosquitoes are attracted to large moving creatures.

Answer 1

The answer, as stated in the prompt, is A. The author's idea about Northern Territory mosquitoes is developed in paragraph 5 by describing how persistent the swarms are no matter the environment. The author notes that even when rushing through thick bushes or in a high wind, the mosquitoes still gather and swarm around them.

Answer 2

Answer: A

Explanation: Because I read carefully, thought about it, and realized it was A. I know my reading and writing pretty well.