Which of the following options best matches anne’s central idea in this passage? a) living in isolation is boring, especially at night when there is no one to watch through the windows. b) nazi’s often hide in abandoned buildings, so they watch closely at night. c) medicine is important, and codeine was a very effective treatment for soothing coughs. d) even when it appears that no one is around, it is important to remain quiet and hidden.

Kafka originally referred to gregor's parents as “the mother” and “the father”. however, the translator refers to them as “his mother” and “his father”. why might the translator use “his” instead of “the”? a. the word “his” makes the story smoother to read in english. b. the word “his” allows gregor’s parents to become more central characters. c. the word “his” makes gregor’s parents sound less loving. d. the word “his” creates a more negative tone.