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harold gazed over at jennifer in amazement. not only had she managed to find food on this tiny island, but she had devised a way to capture and cook it! his stomach rumbled, but he could not show that he depended on her. as the rain began to fall heavily on his exposed head, harold watched jennifer cleverly twist palm leaves into a shelter.
which statement best explains how the setting of this story on a deserted island affects its plot?
a. it provides both characters with a need to survive in an unforgiving environment.
b. it requires harold and jennifer to compete for the same scarce resources.
c. it hints at why harold has so much trouble asking jennifer for help.
d. it allows the author to show how important teamwork is to survival.

Explanation:

The deserted island setting creates an environment with limited resources and harsh conditions (rain, lack of food/shelter). The plot focuses on the characters' need to address these survival challenges: Jennifer finds/cooks food and builds shelter, while Harold's unmet needs (hunger, exposure) highlight this core survival drive. Option B is incorrect as there's no indication of competition. Option C is incorrect because Harold's reluctance to ask for help is about pride, not the setting's direct hint. Option D is incorrect as the text doesn't show teamwork, only Jennifer acting and Harold observing.

Answer:

A. It provides both characters with a need to survive in an unforgiving environment.