Finally, a small woman stepped up. "I'm the oldest here," she said. "I've lived a good life, and I'm ready to die if I must. I will go and try."
Voices suddenly wrapped round her, thanking her again and again. Two young men who knew the mountain were chosen to guide her, and they all set off the next day. Higher and higher and higher they climbed. Soon, the wind howled and pushed against them. "We can't take anymore," cried the two men as the wind bounced them around.
"Have courage!" the old woman shouted, clinging to a pine tree. But when the wind finally died down, the old woman couldn't find the men. They had run away.
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.
Based on the sensory imagery in the excerpt, what is most likely true about the woman in this scene?
(1 point)
Responses
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is thankful the young men agreed to guide her way.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
She is surprised the others are struggling so much.
She is struggling more than the others, but she is too stubborn to admit it.
1 answer
The most likely true statement about the woman in this scene, based on the sensory imagery in the excerpt, is:
She is frightened like the others, but she is also determined.
This response aligns with her willingness to face the yamanba despite the fear present in the group and her assertion of bravery in the face of danger.
