In the excerpt, the explorer is confident in his ability to reach his destination. Why are
confidence and determination important qualities for an explorer? What are other
important traits that you think an explorer should possess?

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.