Question

20 there in the sand of the river, gouging it out with our thumbs. ... we landed in wind - swept skagway. we joined the weltering mass, clamoring over their outfits, waiting to climb the pass. we tightened our girths and our pack - straps; we linked on the human chain, struggling up to the summit, where every step was a pain. 25 gone was the joy of our faces, grim and haggard and pale; the heedless mirth of the shipboard was changed to the care of the trail. we flung ourselves in the struggle, unit 6 week 1 assessment (gr. 6) question 2 of 7 part b which line from the poem best supports the answer to part a? a. \we tightened our girths and pack - straps; we linked on chain,\ b. \the heedless mirth of the shipboard was changed to the the trail.\ c. \we flung ourselves in the struggle, packing our grub in relays,\ d. \floundering deep in the sump - holes, stumbling out again;\

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A describes preparing for the climb (tightening gear, linking on the Human Chain) but doesn't directly support a Part A answer about a change in mood/effort.
• Option B: The line "The heedless mirth of the shipboard was changed to the care of the trail" shows a shift from carefree (shipboard) to serious (trail), which likely supports a Part A answer about a change in the group's state.
• Option C talks about engaging in the struggle and packing grub, focusing on action during the trail, not a shift.
• Option D describes physical struggle in the trail, not a mood/state change.

Answer:

B. "The heedless mirth of the shipboard was changed to the care of the trail."