Mitchell is writing a paper about A Tee Grows at Brooklyn in which he wants to compare Rance to the tough tenement tree. Since
Randle grows up and survives in harsh conditions, Mitchell must find a passage in which ythe tree does the same. Which of the
following quotes best supports his thesis?
OA. But this tree in the yard this tree that men chopped down this tree that they built a bonfire around, trying to bum up
its stump this tree had lived!
OB. Besides, she said to her conscience, it's a hard and bitter world. They've got to live in it. Let them get hardened young to
take care of themselves
OC. And he asked for her whole life as simply as heu ask for a date. And she promised away her whole life as simply as
she offer a hand in greeting or farewell
OD. The fir tree that the Nolans had cherished with waterings and manurings had long since sickened and died
