Question

How do the people’s reactions to the aliens in paragraphs 33-34 contribute to the theme of the story?

A. Their reactions show that people resolve their differences through debate.
B. Their reactions show that people attempt to help those who are trying to do what’s right.
C. Their reactions show that people do not help others if it means they have to sacrifice something.
D. Their reactions show that the government, not private citizens, is responsible for caring for the needy.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

In the paragraphs it is made very clearly by the author that the specific needs of the aliens are appaling news to him - why do I think it is a man? Because in general I consider women to be more comprehensive - because it means that the humans have to sacrifice something (luxury maybe?) in order to coexist with the aliens. By the way, you can substitute aliens for imigrants. Who is the author of this book? I want to buy it.

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