Read this excerpt from little women. dear little bird! see, jo, how tame it is… i used to call them my birds last summer, and mother said they reminded her of me—busy, quaker-colored creatures, always near the shore, and always chirping that contented little song of theirs. you are the gull, jo, strong and wild, fond of the storm and the wind, flying far out to sea, and happy all alone… which of the following character traits is the best explanation for why beth tells jo the gulls remind her of jo? a: jo is a tomboy. b: jo is hot-tempered. c: jo is loyal. d: jo is independent.

Once i saw mountains angry, and ranged in battle-front. against them stood a little man; aye, he was no bigger than my finger. i laughed, and spoke to one near me, "will he prevail? " "surely," replied this other; "his grandfathers beat them many times." then did i see much virtue in grandfathers— at least, for the little man who stood against the mountains. which best describes the theme of this poem? people are more powerful than elements of nature. x people can find strength by understanding past generations. (correct) people are arrogant in their belief that they are stronger than nature. x people who are resilient are able to act courageously. x