Read the passage from "By the Waters of Babylon.” I went north—I did not try to hide myself. When a god or a demon saw me, then I would die, but meanwhile I was no longer afraid. My hunger for knowledge burned in me—there was so much that I could not understand. What does the narrator’s response to the setting reveal about his character?
Answer
A
His desire to follow society’s rules is greater than his own ideas.
B
His desire to explore is greater than his fear of where he is going.
C
He is concerned that the forces of nature are more powerful than his will.
D
He is afraid that his fear will eventually prevent him from learning.
Explanation
The narrator says he is no longer afraid, even though a god or demon might kill him, because his hunger for knowledge is so strong. This shows that his curiosity and desire to explore outweigh his fear of the unfamiliar setting. The best choice is B: his desire to explore is greater than his fear of where he is going.
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