How is symbolism used in Thomas King's "borders"

Which word best describes the tone of this excerpt from daly's sixteen

“skateboarding is a sport combining grace, courage and skill, and here we see it being born.” based on this passage, what inference can you make about the author’s opinion of skateboarding? a. the author does not think skateboarding is a ‘real’ sport. c. the author feels skateboarding should be illegal. b. the author feels skateboarding is only appealing to very young children. d. the author respects and appreciates skateboarding as a sport.

What causes cassius to delay killing caesar? a. the crowds around caesar b. a violent storm c. brutus’s reluctance d. the disorganization it the resistance