Which word best describes the tone of the following passage:

Question

"The hokey pokey man knew kids. He knew our ways better than we did. As we got older and our routes about town changed, he was always there, ahead of us, waiting: at the dead end barrier, outside the school, clattering along a random street. Coming upon him, we crowded around the cart."

Question 1 options:

Cautionary

Curious

Humble

Secure

Answer 1

The word that best describes the tone of the passage is Curious. The description of the hokey pokey man and his persistent presence creates a sense of wonder and intrigue about his knowledge of the kids and their activities.