Critical reading
this question is based on the story “two friends” by guy de maupassant.

what does the story suggest is an important factor in the men's decision to go fishing?
a.
their hunger
c.
a desire to show off their courage
b.
the alcohol they have drunk
d.
encouragement from the french colonel

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.