Answer the following questions :

(a) Where did the authoress take the cabin? Why did she search for isolation?
(b) Why was the authoress startled one late afternoon? Explain in your own words.
(c) "I should probably have to insist on an older boy." Why did the authoress think so?

(d) "Size don't matter, chopping wood." Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.
(e) "I gave him a quarter". t of the quarter given to the boy by What was the impact the authoress?

 a. )The authoress took the cabin in the Carolina mountains because she wanted quiet and isolation to focus on some troublesome writing. She searched for isolation to get away from the distractions and noise of the subtropics. Besides, she also wanted fresh mountain air.

b.) The authoress was startled one late afternoon because she was busy at her desk with her typewriter doing some writing, and she could not realize Jerry's presence at her door along with her dog. She was also amazed to see that her dog had not warned her by barking; rather, it was standing beside Jerry.

C. The authoress thought that she would probably have to insist on an older boy because she assumed that chopping wood would require more physical strength and expertise than a younger boy might possess. However, the boy who appeared proved her assumption wrong by chopping wood skillfully despite his small sizE-

d.) Being good at chopping wood depends on various factors such as technique, experience, and physical strength. While size can be an advantage in terms of physical strength, as demonstrated by the authoress's assumption, the boy's skill and experience proved that size alone doesn't determine one's ability to chop wood effectively. Therefore, it can be argued that size doesn't necessarily matter in chopping wood, rather skill, experience and technique are more important factors.

E- )The impact of giving the boy a quarter was twofold. Firstly, it served the purpose of payment for his work, acknowledging his contribution and effort. Secondly, it may have had a symbolic significance, meaning appreciation and gratitude for his hard work, which could have boosted the boy's self-esteem and motivation.