Suddenly he became aware that something was wrong with the raft—and a few hundred yards ahead was a stretch of foaming rapids that would smash it to kindling wood. The woman stood leaning on the shaft of a broken sweep, watching the man. With unhurried but almost superhuman strength he was working the other sweep from the rear, aiming for the opposite bank.

Question

Suddenly he became aware that something was wrong with the raft—and a few hundred yards ahead was a stretch of foaming rapids that would smash it to kindling wood. The woman stood leaning on the shaft of a broken sweep, watching the man. With unhurried but almost superhuman strength he was working the other sweep from the rear, aiming for the opposite bank.

The struggle seemed hopeless. Torrance read it at a glance, unaccustomed as he was to water. The tug of the rapids was drawing them swiftly downward in a course that was too slightly diagonal to its current to promise more than the faintest hope. The man seemed suddenly to grasp the extent of their peril, for his arms moved more quickly, the bow of the raft swinging about and pointing upstream; but still the current gripped them relentlessly.

The woman lifted her head and looked down along the whirling eddies to the froth of broken water. For a moment she stood, rigid, then turned to the horses, and from among them sprang a huge dog. Into its mouth she pressed the end of a rope, and it leaped far into the water.

(from ,begin underline,The Return of Blue Pete,end underline, by Luke Allan)

Question
How are the characters of the man and woman on the raft developed in the passage?

Answer options with 4 options
1.
by their actions as seen through the eyes of an observer

2.
by their own thoughts and streams of consciousness

3.
through the reactions of other characters to them

4.
through a direct address to the reader that describes them

Answer 1

The correct answer is: 1. by their actions as seen through the eyes of an observer.

Answer 2

The characters of the man and woman on the raft are developed primarily through their actions as seen through the eyes of an observer. The passage describes the man's unhurried but almost superhuman strength as he works the sweep from the rear, aiming for the opposite bank. It also mentions how the woman stands leaning on the shaft of a broken sweep, watching the man. These actions showcase their determination and effort in facing the imminent danger of the rapids.

Answer 3

Based on the passage provided, the characters of the man and woman on the raft are primarily developed through their actions as seen through the eyes of an observer. The passage describes the man's superhuman strength as he works the sweep and aims for the opposite bank, showcasing his determination and resilience. Similarly, the woman is depicted as leaning on a broken sweep and later releasing a dog into the water to assist them. These actions give insight into the characters' resourcefulness and their ability to respond quickly in a dangerous situation. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1: by their actions as seen through the eyes of an observer.