Question

question 15
how does this passage use events in the plot to develop the universal theme that luck can strike when you least expect it?
a. nick’s luck in catching a large bass
b. mae’s surprise success in building a cage
c. mae’s luck in catching a cricket
d. nick’s surprise meeting with mae

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Catching a large bass may be a skill or expected outcome for a fisher, not "least expected" luck.
• Option B: Building a cage is a task, and "surprise success" here is less about unexpected luck compared to a chance meeting.
• Option C: Catching a cricket is a minor event and not as impactful as a surprise meeting for developing the theme.
• Option D: A surprise meeting with someone (Mae, for Nick) is an unexpected event, fitting the theme of luck striking when least expected as it's an unplanned, chance encounter.

Answer:

D. Nick’s surprise meeting with Mae