Question

Which of the following details from paragraph 2 BEST
characterizes Mr. Hanson as down to earth?
A. His one observation to the point was
concerning the chances of work in Chicago.
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B. Mrs. Hanson, after the first greetings were
over, gave Carrie the baby and proceeded to
get supper.
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C. He was a silent man-American born, of a
,
Swede father, and now employed as a cleaner
of refrigerator cars at the stock-yards.
D. Her husband asked a few questions and sat
down to read the evening paper.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Mrs. Hanson, after the first greetings were over, gave Carrie the baby and proceeded to get supper.

Explanation:

A down-to-earth person is a person that is practical, reasonable, reliable, and realistic.

The detail from paragraph 2 that characterizes Mr. Hanson as down to earth is option B.

This is because he exudes practicality and reliability as he delegated tasks and went to get supper.