Which details from the text best support the central idea? Select two options. A. "You appear to be mistaken about me." B. "Do n
ot imagine that I am so unjust as to blame you." C. "I wish to set you right." "I understand your situation and can pity you." D. "I have acquired all the wealth and luxury that you see me enjoy." "Oh!" replied Sindbad, "do not imagine that I am so unjust as to blame you. On the contrary, I understand your situation and can pity you. Only you appear to be mistaken about me, and I wish to set you right. You doubtless imagine that I have acquired all the wealth and luxury that you see me enjoy without difficulty or danger, but this is far indeed from being the case. I have only reached this happy state after having for years suffered every possible kind of toil and danger.
The answer is A: You appear to be mistaken about me.
Sindbad understands that the person he is talking to formed a opinion about him that <em>he doesn't consider right,</em> so he tries to clarify issues by explaining how he acquired all the wealth and luxury, which was after having all kinds of difficulties and danger, and not by an easy way as the person had probably imagined.
Ruth explains to Mr. Thorpe that he is now in homesteading country and people in there take care of themselves, so they are not willing to accept his help or change their ways. She stays firm to her convictions and explains this to him in a respectful way.
She should not drink any alcohol. Her biggest concern should be the promises/commitments she has already made (like the promise to her volleyball coach and to her parents).
