Question

1. how does the author describe their experience crossing a bare common? a) it was frightening and dangerous b) it was cold and uncomfortable c) it was perfectly ordinary d) it was exciting and energizing 21. what does the passage suggest the woods gives people? a) perpetual youth b) ancient wisdom c) natural beauty

Explanation:

For question 20, we need to infer from the context of the passage how the author describes the experience. For question 21, we need to understand the symbolic meaning the woods are supposed to convey in the passage. Without the actual passage, it's hard to be certain, but we can make general inferences based on common literary - symbolic interpretations. Woods are often seen as a source of natural beauty and can evoke various emotions and ideas in literature.

Answer:

1. Without the passage, cannot be determined precisely. But if we consider common literary descriptions of such experiences, it could be a mix of emotions.
2. c) Natural beauty (as woods are often associated with natural beauty in literature and can inspire feelings related to it)