Question

reading progress check hidden hopes david adjusted his backpack and continued his trek through the woods of their \back forty.\ his dad had acquired the property for a song, and although their house and the surrounding five acres were nice enough, david wanted to know why the back forty acres didnt seem to add that much value to the sales price. since they were ten miles from town, he had nothing better to do. david did not share his dads affection for the country. he didnt want to harbor ill - feelings against his dad, but david longed to be back in the city where he had grown up. he had been walking twenty minutes and was about to turn around when he glimpsed a color and shape that should not be in the middle of woods. he stepped into a small clearing. an abandoned carousel stood in the center of the field. david wondered how long it had been there. hidden by tall weeds, the once - dazzling attraction held no luster for anyone now. the mirrors of the carousels ornate centerpiece were cracked; remnants of happier times. horses that once frolicked to organ music were now motionless cast - iron tethered to rusted poles. david climbed the low fence that must have once kept patrons from hitching a ride without a ticket. he mounted a horse that had been black but was now a motley pewter and smoke at flaking paint. the horses mane and tail were matted and full of burrs. david felt a pang of sadness for the carousel. who would have abandoned such a carousel for david as this broken - down carousel of forgotten childhoods. at least now he understood at looking at it. the place had a history. he wanted an abandoned carousel over weeds and saplings. looking out at the woods, david imagined what the place must have looked like when children flocked to the ride. he wondered if the amusement park stood here on this spot. what is the best objective summary of the passage? a. b. the country life is not for david. angry at his dad, he explores the woods behind their house and finds a rundown carousel. learning about its history helps david become hopeful, and he quits being mad at his dad. c. davids dad did not consider his sons feelings when they moved to the country, which david hates. david explores the woods looking for a reason the property is in such bad shape and celebrates finding an abandoned carousel. d. the boredom of living in the country is too much for david, and he gets lost in the woods exploring their property. when he stumbles on an old carousel, he begins to have ideas about adventure and makes plans to visit the library.

Explanation:

The passage starts with David's dissatisfaction with living in the country and his father's property - the "back forty". He explores the woods and finds an abandoned carousel. Learning about its past makes him less angry at his dad. Option B captures these key elements. Option A doesn't mention his anger towards his dad and resolution. Option C doesn't emphasize his initial anger. Option D has incorrect details about getting lost and plans to visit the library.

Answer:

B. The country life is not for David. Angry at his dad, he explores the woods behind their house and finds a rundown carousel. Learning about its history helps David become hopeful, and he quits being mad at his dad.