"By the Waters of Babylon," Part 1: Analyzing Setting — Quiz
Question 11 • English Language Arts 10
Read the passage from "By the Waters of Babylon.” After a time, I myself was allowed to go into the dead houses and search for metal. So I learned the ways of those houses—and if I saw bones, I was no longer afraid. The bones are light and old—sometimes they will fall into dust if you touch them. But that is a great sin. What does the narrator’s response to the setting reveal about his character?
Answer
A
He will always remain extremely timid.
B
He gains knowledge through experience.
C
He is pessimistic due to his experiences.
D
He always does what he is told.
Explanation
The narrator learns how to enter the dead houses and search for metal by going into them himself. His fear of the bones also fades as he becomes familiar with the setting. This shows that he gains knowledge through experience, rather than staying timid or becoming pessimistic.
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