What are all the characters in the novel the cradle by Patrick Somerville

what are the question answer options?

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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i think that the answer is substandard.

a. they have shared matter.