Read the following paragraph from "The Balek Scales." The snow had soaked through his cheap shoes, and in the forest the branches had showered him with snow which was now melting, and he was tired and hungry and suddenly began to cry because he thought of the quantities of mushrooms, the herbs, the flowers, which had been weighed on the scales which were short five pebbles' worth of justice. The main character begins to cry most likely because he (1 point) Responses is suddenly very uncomfortable in his wet clothing. is suddenly very uncomfortable in his wet clothing. realizes that he will have to travel the same path home. realizes that he will have to travel the same path home. understands the extent to which generations have been cheated. understands the extent to which generations have been cheated. is worried about the punishment he will receive when he gets home.
