This question is based on the following paragraph. the sentences are numbered to you answer the question.

(1) making rice pudding can be very easy. (2) first, get a large, heavy saucepan. in the pan, measure 3 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of water, 1/2 stick of margarine or butter, and 1/2 cup of rice. (3) bring this mixture to a quick boil. (4) lower heat and slowly simmer for 45 minutes. (5) remove the saucepan from the heat. (6) add one beaten egg, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. (7) stir well. (8) serve warm or cold. (9) enjoy your treat.

the topic sentence of this paragraph is

question 1: d) the old man continued, "in the long run, what people think about shepherds and bakers becomes more important for them than their own destinies.'"

question 2: d) by providing a different perspective and encouraging the englishman to never give up, the boy him to discover the alchemist.

question 3: c) the stones he gave santiago the boy to recognize omens, which will him on his journey to find his personal legend.

question 4: d) when the englishman wants to quit, santiago doesn’t allow the englishman to give up.

question 5: a) by instructing the englishman to go and try, the englishman is motivated to continue on his journey toward his personal legend.

explanation:

d is the best answer for this question.