Please help I'm not good at this kind of stuff! Please summarize chapters 5-7 on the book "Tuck Everlasting"

What does sterling brown mean when he mentions the chain gang a.) brown is referring to people in general, who are chained in their minds. b.) brown is referring to slaves in chains c.) brown is referring to gangs in the ghetto chained to their crimes and poverty d.) brown is referring to men perhaps prisoners singing/chanting while working.

Through actions and conflicts of force, the plot of novel is logically brought to the the turning point in the conflict

Tap out the stresses as you read line 9. which analysis best describes the rhythm and its effect on meaning