The Best Camping Trip of his Life

Question

Tracy Wilson

1 David couldn’t wait to get off work, for he had an exciting weekend planned. He and his seven-year-old son, Landon, were going on a camping trip. As David drove toward the Greenville suburb where Landon lived with his mother, the guilt gnawed at him. He hated that since the divorce nearly a year ago he had not spent the quality time with Landon that he now wished he had. The two-hour drive to Landon’s new home only complicated the wish for more frequent visits. David decided he was not going to dwell on the past but instead look to the future. This weekend camping trip was just what they needed.

2 When David arrived, Landon met him at the door, grinning like someone who’d just won the lottery. An hour later they were setting up camp. Before long, they headed to the creek bank with fishing poles in hand. As they each sat on a five-gallon bucket, few words were spoken, but David knew that old wounds were healing. As Landon reeled in a tiny bream, he looked over at his dad and said, "You know what, Dad? This is the most fun I’ve ever had." Even though his throat was tightening in an effort to hold back tears, David managed to say, "Me too, Son. Me, too."
Question
In paragraph 2, what does the phrase old wounds metaphorically represent?
Responses
A the fury that David feels at his ex-wife for denying him time with Landonthe fury that David feels at his ex-wife for denying him time with Landon
B the anger and guilt from the divorce that have hurt David and his son, Landonthe anger and guilt from the divorce that have hurt David and his son, Landon
C the anger that Landon feels at his mother for denying him time with his fatherthe anger that Landon feels at his mother for denying him time with his father
D the anger that Landon's mother feels when she sees her son spending time with Davidthe anger that Landon's mother feels when she sees her son spending time with David
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Answer 1

In paragraph 2, the phrase "old wounds" metaphorically represents:

B) the anger and guilt from the divorce that have hurt David and his son, Landon.

This phrase suggests that the past emotional pain and negative feelings caused by the divorce are starting to heal as David and Landon spend meaningful time together on their camping trip.