Question

The Catching of Unshelled Fish
Olive Green (Myrtle Reed)
I LOVE FISHING by Billy Thorn

Fishing is a noble activity which builds character. For one thing, fishing is an exercise in patience. Sometimes the fish just aren't "biting," but you can't give up. If you want to succeed, you have to stick with it. You can employ different strategies (using different bait, going to various places in the lake, etc.). For another thing, fishing is a good way to bond with friends and family. I can't tell you how many wonderful conversations I have had with my brother, my father, and my best friend when we were all fishing together. For these reasons, I see fishing as a uniquely admirable activity.

Which statement is correct with regard to the passages?
Responses
A They both refer to shellfish as inferior to regular fish.They both refer to shellfish as inferior to regular fish.
B They both refer to shellfish as superior to regular fish.They both refer to shellfish as superior to regular fish.
C The Olive Green essay refers to unshelled fish in making its argument, while the Billy Thorn essay does not.The Olive Green essay refers to unshelled fish in making its argument, while the Billy Thorn essay does not.
D The Billy Thorn essay refers to unshelled fish in making its argument, while the Olive Green essay does not.

Answer 1

The correct statement with regard to the passages is:

C. The Olive Green essay refers to unshelled fish in making its argument, while the Billy Thorn essay does not.

The passage from "The Catching of Unshelled Fish" likely discusses unshelled fish, while the excerpt from "I LOVE FISHING" by Billy Thorn does not mention unshelled fish at all.