Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back."In the Sky-World was a man who aimed to please his pregnant wife. His wife told him that she wanted some bark from the roots of the Great Tree. Though the husband knew it was wrong, he dug up the roots of the tree for his wife. In doing so, he broke a hole in the floor of the Sky-World, and was shocked to find empty space underneath. He was terrified and told his wife what he did.Which words in this excerpt support the idea that the husband was very devoted to his wife?
Answer
A
a man who aimed to please his pregnant wife
B
the husband knew it was wrong
C
he broke a hole in the floor of the Sky-World
D
He . . . told his wife what he did
Explanation
The words “a man who aimed to please his pregnant wife” directly show that the husband wanted to make her happy, which supports the idea that he was devoted to her. The other choices describe his awareness, his action, or what he told her, rather than directly showing his devotion.
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