Read the following passage from The Cay. Then in the afternoon, we went to Punda and stood near the pontoon bridge as she steamed slowly down St. Anna Bay. Many others had come to watch, too, even the governor, and we all cheered as she passed, setting out on her lonely voyage to England. There, she would help refuel the Royal Air Force. What does this passage most likely reveal about how the characters view the situation?
A. They feel worried about the ship's lack of protection.
B. They show enthusiasm when they realize the governor of Curacao is with them.
C. They are confident that the Germans do not pose a threat to them.
D. They take pride in their effort to support the war against the Germans.********
I agree.
To determine the answer, we need to analyze the passage and look for clues about the characters' views on the situation.
In the passage, the characters are described as being near the pontoon bridge and watching a ship steam down St. Anna Bay. The fact that "many others had come to watch" and even "the governor" was there indicates that there is a sense of excitement and anticipation among the characters.
Additionally, the passage mentions that "we all cheered as she passed, setting out on her lonely voyage to England" and that "there, she would help refuel the Royal Air Force." These details suggest that the characters take pride in their effort to support the war against the Germans and feel a sense of joy and accomplishment in helping the Royal Air Force.
Therefore, based on the passage, the most likely answer is D. They take pride in their effort to support the war against the Germans.