1. why does the author choose to describe the torwood pine forests and the grapes as he does? a. to capture the confusion and fear that the characters feel b. to create tension and conflict between the characters c. to give this part of the story a dark and foreboding mood d. to provide readers with key details about the behavior and outlook of characters 2. what is the effect of the chancellor of the exchequer entrance at the inn just after fisher says, "by jove! that's an idea. you're perfectly right. and that suggests a very queer idea, doesn't it? " a. it adds a parallel plot line that casts doubt on fisher's honesty and innocence. b. it shocks readers by revealing a detail about fisher that he wants to hide. c. it builds suspense as readers are eager to know what idea it suggests. d. it introduces a flashback that explains exactly what killed the man.

Read the following excerpt from leslie marmon silko’s story "the man to send rain clouds." the priest stared down at his scuffed brown loafers and the worn hem of his cassock. “for a christian burial it was necessary.” his voice was distant, and leon thought that his blue eyes looked tired. “it's o.k., father, we just want him to have plenty of water.” the priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. he turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. “you know i can't do that, leon. there should have been the last rites and a funeral mass at the very least.” leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. “it's getting late, father. i've got to go.” which of the following statements best describes the thematic significance of this dialogue? this dialogue emphasizes the ongoing personal conflict between leon and father paul. this conversation between leon and father paul makes it clear that they will never come to an agreement. leon’s and father paul’s differing perspectives of the situation reflect their larger cultural conflicts. leon’s hasty exit from father paul’s house reflects his discomfort with the priest and christianity.