Question
How does the theme develop over the course of the story?
The narrator patiently waits until the revolution comes.
The narrator’s family passes away before it is safe for life to begin on the planet again. Then a revolution starts and many of the government ships explode.
The narrator vaguely recalls a memory of natural life on his home planet before it was laid to waste. Eventually he finds an acorn and plants life himself.
The author describes the activities he used to enjoy in his childhood.
The narrator patiently waits until the revolution comes.
The narrator’s family passes away before it is safe for life to begin on the planet again. Then a revolution starts and many of the government ships explode.
The narrator vaguely recalls a memory of natural life on his home planet before it was laid to waste. Eventually he finds an acorn and plants life himself.
The author describes the activities he used to enjoy in his childhood.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
The third option is correct.
Explanation: the story moves from memory and loss toward renewal. Early scenes recall a ruined planet and the narrator’s vague memories of natural life, which establishes mourning and longing. By the end the narrator discovers an acorn and deliberately plants it, turning passive remembrance into active hope and restoration. That progression — from nostalgia and grief to responsibility and rebirth — is the central thematic development. The other choices emphasize waiting, death, or mere reminiscence without capturing that final turn to renewal.
Explanation: the story moves from memory and loss toward renewal. Early scenes recall a ruined planet and the narrator’s vague memories of natural life, which establishes mourning and longing. By the end the narrator discovers an acorn and deliberately plants it, turning passive remembrance into active hope and restoration. That progression — from nostalgia and grief to responsibility and rebirth — is the central thematic development. The other choices emphasize waiting, death, or mere reminiscence without capturing that final turn to renewal.