Which sentence is the correctly written compound sentence? a. the wild ponies on the island often swim in the ocean. b. the wild ponies live on the island; often they swim in the ocean. c. the wild ponies often swim and play in the ocean. d. wild ponies live and play on the island, they play in the ocean, too. i honestly dont know this one

The boy and the wolf by james baldwin one day word came that a savage wolf had been seen in the forest. "how i should like to meet that wolf," said little gilbert. he was only seven years old, but now all his thoughts were about the savage beast. "shall we take a walk this morning? " asked his mother. "oh, yes! " said gilbert. "perhaps we may see that wolf among the trees. but don't be afraid." his mother smiled, for she felt quite sure that there was no danger. what point of view does the author use in this selection?