What statement best explains how John’s reaction to the setting develops his character? John’s determination as he journeys through a forbidden land reveals his bravery. John’s fear of demons in a new environment suggests that he is mostly a cowardly person. John’s response to encountering this “fair island” indicates that he is a joyful person. John’s disinterest in the gods as he arrives at this new place shows that he is not very religious.

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.