6: Which of the following describes the purpose of paragraph 5 in the passage? OA: The paragraph is the perfect complement to Sir Richard Burton's depiction of the station conditions at Sand Springs.
OB: The paragraph introduces a new topic that has yet to be discussed in the passage and the central idea of the paragraph is
fully supported with details.
OC: The paragraph provides support for the claim that Pony Express employees experienced boredom and loneliness,
however, it seems out of place or not fully developed.
OD: The paragraph adequately supports the idea that Pony Express employees were lonely and provides the perfect segue into
the presentation of the Sand Springs Desert study area.