How does the author distinguish between Polynesia's settlement of Samoa and European and American interest in Samoa?

Question

• A. The author discusses Polynesia in the past tense and Europe and America in the present tense.

• B. The author praises the actions of Polynesians and condemns the actions of Europeans and Americans.

• C. The author describes competition and control in relation to Europe and America only.

• D. The author highlights Polynesian settlement and only briefly mentions European and American settlement.

Answer 1

The best answer is:

D. The author highlights Polynesian settlement and only briefly mentions European and American settlement.

This choice indicates that the narrative focuses primarily on the early settlement by Polynesians, providing a detailed account, while touch upon the later European and American interests in a more cursory manner.