At the start of the school year, Alex moved to a new town. The bustling streets and towering buildings felt foreign compared to the quiet countryside he had left behind. His first day at Eastwood Middle School was both exciting and nerve-wracking."

Question

What details establish the setting in the passage?
a. Alex moved to a new town.
b. The bustling streets and towering buildings.
c. He left the countryside.
d. His first day was exciting.

Answer 1

The details that establish the setting in the passage are:

b. The bustling streets and towering buildings.
c. He left the countryside.

These details provide specific information about the environment and context in which Alex's story is taking place.