Which of these statements best describes how the setting establishes conflict and advances the plot of the story? Answer choices for the above question A. The geographic distance between the capital and the town emphasizes the oppression of a government that is out of touch with its people. B. The small size of the town helps highlight a close-knit community of villagers who rely on each other in times of need. C. The hot climate contributes to an unsettling, uncomfortable mood, and causes the soldiers to feel irritable. D. The vivid description of the tax-collector’s elaborate home reveals how wealthy and uncaring he is.

Which sentence from the text best develops the theme about the importance of compassion for other people? "besides, he was the only person in the whole place with skin nearly as dark as hers." "at first she wanted to intern at her dad's gas station, but her teacher told her she needed to branch out and signed michelle up at the oakcourt nursing home, only 15 minutes away from her house." "still, michelle had been curious, and she felt sorry that erkan had a bad reputation among the staff." "she too had felt like everyone mistrusted her--especially at the nursing home where she was so much younger than the rest of the staff--so she understood how he must feel."