Question

1. what event sets the main action of the story in motion?

a. marys husband arrives home from work.

b. marys husband tells her that he is leaving her.

c. mary calls the police to report that her husband is dead.

d. mary visits the grocer to buy some vegetables for supper.

Explanation:

To determine the event that sets the main action in motion, we need to consider which event has the most significant impact on the story's progression. Typically, a major life - changing revelation like a spouse leaving would cause a chain of reactions. In this case, Mary's husband telling her he is leaving would likely trigger a series of events that drive the story forward.

Answer:

B. Mary's husband tells her that he is leaving her.