Historical Context and Conflict in Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, Part 1
Question 4 • S1S: English 9B (E2112 - AG)
Which sentence best describes the effect of geographical setting on the developing conflict?The stony beach and pine trees make Malaga Island an attractive place for vacationers.Malaga Island is separated from Phippsburg by water, so the two groups are not just racially divided, but also physically divided.Malaga Island is so close to Phippsburg that the townspeople go there all the time.Malaga Island is a wild and barren place, covered in rocks and pine trees, which is why Phippsburg wants to m
Answer
A
The stony beach and pine trees make Malaga Island an attractive place for vacationers.
B
Malaga Island is separated from Phippsburg by water, so the two groups are not just racially divided, but also physically divided.
C
Malaga Island is so close to Phippsburg that the townspeople go there all the time.
D
Malaga Island is a wild and barren place, covered in rocks and pine trees, which is why Phippsburg wants to make it into a resort.
Explanation
The sentence should explain how the island’s location affects the conflict between its residents and Phippsburg. Because water separates Malaga Island from Phippsburg, the groups are physically divided as well as racially divided. Choice B states that effect; the other choices focus on tourism or make claims about the island that do not explain the developing conflict.
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