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which of the following is the best reason for a reader to understand the
background of the author who wrote a story?
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a. to answer trivia questions about the author
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b. to determine when and where the author was born
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c. to know the author's family tree
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d. to understand the story in a new way

D. To understand the story in a new way

Explanation:

Understanding the author's background can give you an idea of why he/she wrote the book and what lesson or theme they're trying to teach the reader.

in that passage i would say the sentence which best describes the overall impact of the setting is when they mention the absence of people because it suggests that taking a walk at night is unusual.