Which statement best summarizes the third paragraph of “Economy” in Walden?

appeal to ethos is your answer.

the group received an extra pound of butter for christmas.

the annex was delighted to hear that we'll all be receiving an extra quarter pound of butter for christmas.

1 - a

2 - a

3 - c

4 - b

5 - d

thinking about things and referring to books instead of acting on superstition and gossip.