What news came across the telegraph that spurred the detectives into action in chasing Lincoln killer?

Which of the following statements is true?

The question below refers to the selection “ozymandias” by percy bysshe shelley. the traveler seems to believe that — a. monuments are eternal b. the passage of time is necessary and inevitable c. we must preserve relics of past civilizations d. even the greatest works are destroyed by time

Today’s readers have more scientific knowledge than readers of previous eras what effect does that have on their reading of science fiction stories