Which statement correctly describes the characters in The Number Devil?

A. Robert's character is proof that there are different ways to solve a problem.
B. Robert's character is proof that determination can help overcome challenges.
C. The number devil's character is used to show the process of problem solving.
D. The number devil's character is used to show that dreams are realistic.

What is the theme of "the story of the fisherman”?

Read this passage from "the city without us" by alan weisman: which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the author's purpose? a. the passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization. b. the passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results. c. the passage shows that natural forms such as an absence of predators and human hunters can lead to the reforestation of new york city. d. the passage identifies how two natural forces are co-dependent - the deforestation of new york and the extinction of squirrels.

Which big-picture idea comes logically from these details?