I was left alone in the room for M-E-N. I examined it with great care – the smooth enamel bowl with water in the bottom, the wooden lid with a large hole that looked like a horse collar, the small brown box up near the ceiling, the chain hanging from it. Pressed for time I finally decided it was safe enough to try.
—Barrio Boy,
Ernesto Galarza
Which of these is the best topic sentence for a response to this passage?
A: People should not take their family members for granted.
B: I really like the book Barrio Boy.
C: Barrio Boy describes the importance of good manners in the author’s hometown.
D: The author of Barrio Boy includes details in his book.