Which detail from the selection is the best topic sentence for a summary of the story? A. Laurence searched through piles of litter and cargo before finding proper shelter aboard.

B. Laurence looked desperately for water after a considerable time spent hiding aboard.

C. Laurence thought of his sister to help him forget the miserable conditions on the ship.

D. Laurence sneaked onto and hid on a ship after leaving his comfortable home.

Plz asap read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the article. the boys and girls are merely asked to obtain the signatures of ten friends or relatives. how does the word "merely" affect the meaning of the sentence? a- it suggests that asking people to subscribe to the washington times is something negative. b- it implies that obtaining ten signatures is not a requirement for receiving a prize. c- it downplays the fact that to win the prize, children must ask people to subscribe to the washington times. d- it emphasizes that children receive the prize only if they obtain ten signatures.