Question

how does the narrators knowledge of his postapocalyptic world in by the waters of babylon affect his reactions to the different settings? it motivates him to make up stories about the world and the places he explores. it has caused him to fear the settings outside the hill country, so he tries to avoid them. it forces him to reject what he sees and experiences himself at various locations in the story. it makes him cautious about new settings yet open - minded and critical of what he experiences.

Explanation:

In "By the Waters of Babylon", the narrator's knowledge of his post - apocalyptic world gives him a sense of caution due to the unknowns of new settings. However, it also allows him to be open - minded and critical as he tries to understand and make sense of what he encounters. He doesn't make up stories, doesn't just fear and avoid, nor does he reject everything.

Answer:

It makes him cautious about new settings yet open - minded and critical of what he experiences.