An effective response is descriptive and brief? is that correct?

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

What does the term fiend not mean as it is used in the passage? a) beast b) brute c) fanatic d) savage

Which theme do all rivers run to the sea and maus share?