Question

They couldn’t let the situation get worse because if they couldn’t work together, the mission would fall apart. Working together in such close quarters, though, they found it hard to keep their thoughts to themselves.

How does setting most clearly influence the characters’ interactions in these sentences?
A. Because outer space is dangerous, they make sure for safety’s sake never to quarrel.
B. Because the space ship is small, it is difficult to avoid quarreling over their disagreement.
C. Because the space ship has a large open area, it is difficult to find time to relax on their own.
D. Because outer space needs to be charted, they make sure for the mission's sake to stay pleasant.

Answer 1

B. The phrase "in such close quarters" indicates a small space (the ship), making it hard for them to avoid quarreling despite needing to cooperate for the mission.