The answers to these questions are:
1. In the first paragraph
a. He wants to convince readers that Buddhism is worth studying.
(This is explained when the author states that: No one can come into contact with the best that Buddhism offers ).
2. The passage implies that the author believes:
a) Adherents of the two religions can learn important things from one another.
(The clue to make this decision is when the author states: Buddhism in China undoubtedly includes among its adherents many high-minded, devout, and earnest souls who live an idealistic life. Christianity ought to make a strong appeal to such minds)
3. These arguments are related to: d. The book may be scholarly, but it is more affordable than most. (it is expressed in the first lines when the author states that A missionary no less than a professional student of Buddhism ...)
4. the intended audience of both the book and the book review
d. They are scholars
5. The author opinion is
c. It is better than the volumes written by other historians. Because of the writer experience.
Answer :
A problem and solution text structure is a type of text structure in which a problem is introduced in an essay and then the solution to the same problem is provided and its effects studied.
In the given passage the problem is "how to get honey ?"
The two solutions provided to this problem are :
1. Bee keeping.
2. Using syrups made from maple trees, agave cactus, or mashed fruits as sweeteners in places like America where bees were not found.
So, the statement that best describes the structure of this passage is :
B.) It uses a problem-and-solution structure to show how people got honey without searching for bees.
Explanation:
1. Adjective that is best describing the atmosphere in this passage is ''never-ending''. It is showing the readers how the people are feeling about their situation which is also causing a never-ending night. The night was growing longer because of their numb minds and they were questioning themselves when they will die.
2. ''Our minds numb with indifference.'' is the excerpt from the passage that is revealing the atmosphere because the people in the story are indifferent. They are not afraid of death anymore because they know that they will die sooner or later. They are only questioning themselves when will that happen but they are also knowing that it does not matter when. They don't feel any emotions because they had surrendered.
3. This numb atmosphere of the story is showing us the meaning of it. People had found themselves in cold place and they stick together in order to survive the coldness. Their heads are heavy and they are remembering things. The author is showing that in those difficult situation people get indifferent and they can stop worrying about life. At the end of the passage, we can see that their thoughts are not good because they are making the situation even harder for them and causing never-ending night. The more they think, the more night is growing.
I think it would be A and B because that's all I remember people doing for him in the book
