Crack! Org banged the two rocks together. Ur watched him from across the pit. Crack! Crack! Crack! Org wiped his forehead with his arm and said, "It no work." Ur gathered more small sticks from off of the ground and dropped them in the pit. She climbed a nearby tree and grabbed a coconut. She peeled some of the husk off and dropped it in the pit. "You try now!" Ur grunted. Crack! Crack! Crack! Org relentlessly pounded the two rocks together, but there was still no fire.

Question

Question 6 options:

Outside somewhere in the past

Outside somewhere in the future

Outside somewhere during present times

None of the above

Answer 1

The context of the story suggests that it takes place in a prehistoric or ancient setting, as the characters are using primitive tools (rocks for striking) and are gathering natural materials (sticks and coconut) for making fire. Therefore, the best option would be:

Outside somewhere in the past