Question

guided practice
how does phoenix pass “the test” of the hunter?
a. she allows him to help her out of the ditch.
b. she helps him by giving him money she found on the ground.
c. she stands her ground even though he points a gun at her.
d. she accompanies him on his journey for a while.

Explanation:

In Eudora Welty's A Worn Path, Phoenix Jackson passes the hunter's "test" (his attempt to intimidate her with a gun) by remaining unflinching and holding her ground, refusing to be deterred from her journey.

Answer:

C. She stands her ground even though he points a gun at her.