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The Crow-Child by Mary Mapes Dodge Midway between a certain blue lake and a deep forest there once stood a cottage, called by its owner “The Rookery.” The forest shut out the sunlight and scowled upon the ground, breaking with shadows every ray that fell, until only a few little pieces lay scattered about. But the broad lake invited all the rays to come and rest upon her, so that sometimes she shone from shore to shore, and the sun winked and blinked above her, as though dazzled by his own reflection. The cottage, which was very small, had sunny windows and dark windows. Only from the roof could you see the mountains beyond, where the light crept up in the morning and down in the evening, turning all the brooks into living silver as it passed. But something brighter than sunshine used often to look from the cottage into the forest, and something even more gloomy than shadows often glowered from its windows upon the sunny lake. One was the face of little Ruky Lynn; and the other was his sister’s when she felt angry or ill-tempered. They were orphans, Cora and Ruky, living alone in the cottage with an old uncle. Cora—or “Cor,” as Ruky called her—was nearly sixteen years old, but her brother had seen the forest turn yellow only four times. She was, therefore, almost mother and sister in one. The little fellow was her companion night and day. Together they ate and slept, and—when Cora was not at work in the cottage—together they rambled in the wood, or floated in their little skiff upon the lake. 1 of 16 Question Use the story to answer the question. Which details are essential to include in an objective summary of the story? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses details about Roky’s frustrating actions details about Roky’s frustrating actions a list of ways Cora tries to turn Ruky human again a list of ways Cora tries to turn Ruky human again the reason for Cora’s change of heart the reason for Cora’s change of heart a description of the cottage where the story happens a description of the cottage where the story happens basic descriptions of Cora and Roky basic descriptions of Cora and Roky

Answer 1

To create an objective summary of the story "The Crow-Child" by Mary Mapes Dodge, the essential details to include are:

1. **A description of the cottage where the story happens** - This sets the scene and gives context to the characters’ living environment.
2. **Basic descriptions of Cora and Ruky** - Understanding who the main characters are and their relationship is crucial for summarizing the story.

The other options, such as the details about Ruky’s actions, ways Cora tries to change Ruky, or the reason for her change of heart, are more specific and may not be necessary for a broad, objective summary.