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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A
What philosophy of life is suggested by the speaker in “A Journey”?
A. There are no set rules for how to live.
B. Hard work will lead to a successful life.
C. The purpose of life is to gain knowledge.
D. One must rely on advice from others in life.
Part B
Which of these quotations from “A Journey” best supports the answer to Part A?
A. winter clouds cover . . . autumn’s exuberant quilt
B. we must provide our own guide-posts
C. and passengers are compelled . . . to continue groping
D. I am Ra . . . in a space . . . not to be discovered

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Part A: A. There are no set rules for how to live.

Part B: B. "we must provide our own guide-posts"

Explanation: The speaker emphasizes self-direction and creating one’s own guidance rather than following fixed rules or relying on others, which is summed up by the quoted line about providing our own guide-posts.