Read the paragraph. Life is difficult for animal mothers in the wild. The mothers must provide food so their babies can grow up to be healthy. They must also defend their young like a boxer in the ring from other animals who want the babies for their next meal. Finally, they need to teach their young the skills they need to stay alive.

What is the meaning of defend their young like a boxer in a ring as it is used in the paragraph?

A remove

B coax

C distance

D protect

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?