Question

The Wise Old Woman

What event most strongly causes the son to have a change of heart about leaving his mother in the mountains?


A. He realizes that she will probably die in the mountains.

B. He sees her leaving a trail of twigs so he can find his way back.

C. He decides that he wants to teach the cruel young lord a lesson.

D. She is the only one who can solve Lord Higa’s first demand.

Answer 1

A. He realizes that she will probably die in the mountains.

Answer 2

A. He realizes that she will probrably die in the mountains.

Step-by-step explanation:

It says this in the story, "The son walked slowly, for he could not bear to think of leaving his old mother in the mountains. On and on he climbed, not wanting to stop and leave her behind."