Question

7 multiple choice 1 point how does the protagonist’s shift from teacher to scientist reflect the theme of duty? he willingly volunteers for the mission because of his love for research. he was forced into the project but refuses to contribute anything meaningful. he is reluctant but ultimately accepts the responsibility of solving an earth - threatening crisis. he is given a choice but refuses to participate in the investigation. 8 multiple choice 1 point what effect does the first - person perspective have on the reader’s experience? it makes it difficult to understand what is happening. it allows the reader to feel grace’s confusion and discovery process firsthand. it prevents the reader from knowing any background information. it makes grace seem unreliable and untrustworthy.

Explanation:

For question 7: The theme of duty involves accepting a serious, necessary responsibility even if one is not initially eager. The correct option shows the protagonist putting duty above reluctance to address a critical global threat, which aligns with the theme of duty.
For question 8: First-person perspective immerses the reader in the narrator's inner thoughts, feelings, and direct experiences, letting them share the narrator's confusion and discoveries as they happen.

Answer:

1. He is reluctant but ultimately accepts the responsibility of solving an Earth-threatening crisis.
2. It allows the reader to feel Grace's confusion and discovery process firsthand.