1. PART A: Which statement describes the central theme of this excerpt from "The Trip of Le Horla"?
O A Unhappy people can benefit from taking new
risks.
OB Disappointment can occur at the end of an
adventure.
C New experiences can cause an unexpected sense
of wonder.
O Fear of travel can prevent people from leaving
their homeland.

This thinning would materially change the sound of the drum, evidence that although it might continue to be used for its original purpose of music-making or calling people to arms, it would now do so with a different voice. a musical instrument had become a trophy, and the new carvings were in fact branding, a statement of the north’s political dominance over central africa and of allegiance to islam.the drum had come to khartoum at a critical moment in sudanese history. in an audio version, stressing the word "branding" would do what for the listener? emphasize the word's importance and the idea that followsadd emphasis to the following sentencesignal that something important has just been repeatedadd emphasis to the preceding sentence