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And sometimes they thought of the Land of Riches, and said, "Ah! well"; and sometimes of the Land of Power, and sighed a little; and sometimes of the Land of Sacrifice—and their eyes were wistful. But they soon forgot, and laughed again.
Which statement best describes why this excerpt is important?
It shows that the boys were disappointed being in the Land of Laughter.
It shows that the boys appreciate the choices that they made.
It repeats the key points of the story’s plot for the reader.
It repeats the lesson that the author wanted the reader to learn.
Which statement best describes why this excerpt is important?
It shows that the boys were disappointed being in the Land of Laughter.
It shows that the boys appreciate the choices that they made.
It repeats the key points of the story’s plot for the reader.
It repeats the lesson that the author wanted the reader to learn.
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The statement that best describes why this excerpt is important is:
**It shows that the boys were disappointed being in the Land of Laughter.**
This excerpt reflects the boys' fleeting thoughts about other lands that symbolize wealth, power, and sacrifice, indicating a sense of longing or dissatisfaction with their current situation in the Land of Laughter.
**It shows that the boys were disappointed being in the Land of Laughter.**
This excerpt reflects the boys' fleeting thoughts about other lands that symbolize wealth, power, and sacrifice, indicating a sense of longing or dissatisfaction with their current situation in the Land of Laughter.