Why does Twain compare memorizing every geographical detail of New York City’s longest street with memorizing every geographical detail of the Mississippi River? A. to show that cities are much more dangerous than natural environments B. to show that unlike city streets, the path of the river never changes C. to make a distinction between a river pilot and even the most knowledgeable pedestrian D. to make the distinction that it’s more difficult to navigate a major city’s street than a long river

the answers are 1 and 4

“the iliad” (gr: “iliás”) is an epic poem by the ancient greek poet homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the trojan war and the greek siege of the city of troy (which was also known as ilion, ilios or ilium in ancient times).

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