Question

1. why does the author mainly show events from the boys’ perspective instead of the honeyguide’s?

a. so readers can learn scientific facts about birds
b. so readers better understand the cultural importance of the honey hunt
c. so the bird can remain a mysterious and magical figure
d. so the setting becomes less important than the action

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Showing from the boys' perspective is not mainly for scientific bird facts, as the boys' view is more about the hunt's context, not bird science. Eliminate a.
• Option b: The boys' perspective relates to cultural aspects of the honey hunt? No, the focus on the boys' view to keep the bird mysterious (option c) is more likely. The cultural importance of the honey hunt is not the main reason for the boys' perspective. Eliminate b.
• Option c: By showing events from the boys' perspective, the Honeyguide's thoughts/feelings are not revealed, so it remains mysterious and magical. This makes sense.
• Option d: The setting's importance vs action is not related to the boys' perspective choice. Eliminate d.

Answer:

c. So the bird can remain a mysterious and magical figure