how does the narrators knowledge of his posta...

how does the narrators knowledge of his postapocalyptic world in \by the waters of babylon\ affect his reactions to the different settings?\nit motivates him to make up stories about the world and the places he explores.\nit has caused him to fear the settings outside the hill country, so he tries to avoid them.\nit forces him to reject what he sees and experiences himself at various locations in the story.\nit makes him cautious about new settings yet open - minded and critical of what he experiences.

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# Answer: D. It makes him cautious about new settings yet open - minded and critical of what he experiences. # Brief Explanations: In "By the Waters of Babylon", the narrator's knowledge gives him a sense of caution due to superstitions and beliefs of his society. However, his curiosity and intelligence also make him open - minded and critical as he explores and learns about the post - apocalyptic world.