4. What effect does the comedic resolution of this excerpt have on the passage's overall meaning?
O A It provides insight into Twain's uncertainty about his future out West and the
opportunities in the new territory.
B It suggests that in the end, everything works out well for Western adventurers
when individuals reflect on their experiences.
O C It relieves tension regarding the constant possibility of uncertainty and tragedy
awaiting Easterners in an unfamiliar context.
OD It undermines the seriousness of any moral lesson that might be found in
Roughing It and highlights the personal narrative of Twain.