Question

drawing conclusions about setting
the house in which the christmas child was born was a simple farm - house on a hill - top, and inside nearly everything was home - made, even the crib in which the baby was cradled. outside, the flat flagstone in front of the door was marked by the hand tools of the father.
—\clara barton’s childhood\
what conclusion can be drawn about the setting, on the descriptive details in the passage?
○ the house is fancy and elegant.
○ the house is simple and rustic.
○ the house was decorated for christmas.
○ the house was smaller than the barn.

Explanation:

The passage describes the house as a "simple farm-house" with nearly everything homemade, and mentions hand tools marking the flagstone outside—all details that point to a plain, rustic (country-style) space. The other options are unsupported: there's no mention of fancy decor, Christmas decorations, or a barn comparison.

Answer:

B. The house is simple and rustic.