I hoped it was for I was happy. I had never done any work I disliked (and I had done quite a lot of different kinds of things), but nothing had ever before so completely combined exhilaration, peace, and a conviction that I was producing something valuable and necessary. I believe that to a large degree this feeling of satisfaction is a common one among farmers. The satisfaction that the gardener of this excerpt feels is most similar to that of a
(1) person who has eaten a good meal
(2) car dealer who has made a good sale
(3) car buyer who has gotten a bargain
(4) gambler who has beaten the betting system
(5) potter who has made a useful bowl​

the positive connotations of the words "pretty," "quiet," and "silence" give the excerpt a tone of nervousness. i think its this

answer: it is true that students often work and do household chores, but managing homework in addition to other responsibilities students learn to organize their time efficiently and prioritize their studies.

the first argument attacks those who disagree, asking them to be "realistic" and "accept facts." this is not conducive to healthy debate and disagreement. the second one only takes into account a section of the student population, and ignores the other one. finally, the third option offers only anecdotal evidence. it is only the last option that provides a well-constructed argument in a persuasive way.