Question

a girl of the limberlostby gene stratton-porter (excerpt)(1) ...\is the bird woman at home?\ elnora asked of the maid.(2) \she is at lunch,\ was the answer.(3) \please ask her if she will see a girl from the limberlost about some moths?\ inquired elnora.(4) \i never need ask, if its moths,\ laughed the girl. \orders are to bring any one with specimens right in. come this way.\(5) elnora followed down the hall and entered a long room with high panelled wainscoting, old english fireplace with an overmantel and closets of peculiar china filling the corners. at a bare table of oak, yellow as gold, sat a woman elnora often had watched and followed covertly around the limberlost. the bird woman was holding out a hand of welcome.(6) \i heard!\ she laughed. \a little pasteboard box, or just the mere word specimen, passes you at my door. if it is moths i hope you have hundreds. ive been very busy all summer and unable to collect, and i need so many. sit down and lunch with me, while we talk it over. from the29select the correct answer.what theme emerges from details in paragraphs 4-6?a. relationships with new friends can be difficult to sustain.b. studying nature is an engaging pursuit that can connect people.c. people make good decisions by knowing themselves well.d. some fields of study are more deserving of attention than others.

Explanation:

Paragraphs 4-6 show Elnora is admitted immediately because of her moth specimens, the Bird Woman greets her warmly and is eager to discuss moths, framing nature study as a shared, connecting activity. Option A is irrelevant (no focus on sustaining new friendships). Option C is not supported (no decision-making based on self-knowledge). Option D is incorrect (no hierarchy of study fields is suggested). Only option B matches the focus on nature study bringing people together.

Answer:

B. Studying nature is an engaging pursuit that can connect people.