Based on the passage, what conclusion can the reader draw about the stonecutter?
A.
The stonecutter is selfish and wants wealth.
B.
The stonecutter is merciful and wants to do good in the world.
C.
The stonecutter is devoted and wants to please the fairy.
D.
The stonecutter is greedy and wants power.
B
Select ALL the correct answers.
Which of the sentences from the passage best support the answer in Part A? Choose two answers.
"He said, 'If I had the ability to cause clouds to move at will, surely things would be different for me.' "
"He lived out his life content as a stonecutter, realizing the true value of just being himself."
"Not too far from him lived a certain fairy who heard his request and-being a cunning sort-allowed the stonecutter's wish to be fulfilled."
"When the stonecutter saw that such a wind could manipulate a cloud, the stonecutter became infatuated with a new idea."
"He lived out his life content as a stonecutter, realizing the true value of just being himself."
"When the stonecutter saw that such a wind could manipulate a cloud, the stonecutter became infatuated with a new idea."
The sentences "He lived out his life content as a stonecutter, realizing the true value of just being himself." and "When the stonecutter saw that such a wind could manipulate a cloud, the stonecutter became infatuated with a new idea." best support the answer in Part A, which is B.
The two sentences from the passage that best support the conclusion that the stonecutter is merciful and wants to do good in the world are:
"He lived out his life content as a stonecutter, realizing the true value of just being himself."
This sentence implies that the stonecutter is satisfied with his simple life as a stonecutter and values being true to himself.
"Not too far from him lived a certain fairy who heard his request and-being a cunning sort-allowed the stonecutter's wish to be fulfilled."
This sentence suggests that the stonecutter's wish was heard by a fairy who granted it, indicating that the stonecutter's intentions were seen as deserving and worthy by the fairy.