"By the Waters of Babylon," Part 1: Analyzing Setting
Question 11 • CA-Common Core 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.
Answer
A
He is pessimistic due to his experiences.
B
He gains knowledge through experience.
C
He always does what he is told.
D
He will always remain extremely timid.
Explanation
The speaker describes how entering the dead houses taught him how they worked and helped him become less afraid of the bones. His understanding grows from what he experiences firsthand, so the best choice is “He gains knowledge through experience.”
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