3. Which choice best explains why the author put the battle with Grendel's mother at the bottom of the lake? A The lake is difficult territory for the Danes, thus causing doubt for Grendel's mother and the reader.
B The lake is a deeply symbolic place for Grendel's mother to hide, thus reinforcing what a complex enemy
she is.
C The dark underwater hall is the domain of Grendel's mother, thus raising the story's tension and conflict.
D The dark lake represents the evil of Grendel's mother, thus contrasting with the goodness of the Danes.

3. Which choice best explains why the author put the battle with Grendel's mother at the bottom of the lake?

A The lake is difficult territory for the Danes, thus causing doubt for Grendel's mother and the reader.

B The lake is a deeply symbolic place for Grendel's mother to hide, thus reinforcing what a complex enemy

she is.

C The dark underwater hall is the domain of Grendel's mother, thus raising the story's tension and conflict.

D The dark lake represents the evil of Grendel's mother, thus contrasting with the goodness of the Danes.

so is this a rhetorical question?