Question

Hardly a man takes a half-hour’s nap after dinner, but when he wakes he holds up his head and asks, “What’s the news?” as if the rest of mankind had stood his sentinels [soldiers].
Which best describes the “man” Thoreau refers to in the excerpt?

A - He expects others to attend to his needs when he wakes up.

B - He is under constant protection by soldiers.

C - He naps often and is always sleepy.

D - He must have the most up-to-date news at all times.

Answer 1

@Pretty_in_pink

Answer 2

@johnp12

Answer 3

i think (B) but not 2 sure

Answer 4

im going to have to go with b

Answer 5

i think its B