1.What was the old man doing in his native town? 2. What does the narrator suggest the old man? 3. Why does the narrator take so much time to converse with the old man? 4. Describe in brief the physical appearance of the old man. 5. What all animals did he own? What kind of relationship did he share with them? Question and answer

Which of the following are most likely to be limited to their explicit meaning? select all that apply. a “i stubbed my toe on the leg of the table.” b “you know what they say about rushing to complete an important job.” c “the tax rates on those making less than $25,000 per year will be lowered.” d “place side a on a flat surface and insert the fastener into the pre-drilled hole.” e “all the world’s a stage, / and all the men and women merely players”