The excerpt, “surfing: a royal sport” is a. a description of jack london’s attempts to learn how to surf c. a travel guide for hawaii b. a ‘how-to’ guide for beginning surfers d. a short story about hawaiian surfers.

The correct answer is a. a description of Jack London’s attempts to learn how to surf

He saw surfers as he traveled through Hawaii and was amazed by their skill and how they looked and behaved so he decided to describe them and explain how surfing works and what it is. He tried and he failed and got advice which was also presented in the excerpt. 

The correct answer is a. a description of Jack London’s attempts to learn how to surf

He saw surfers as he traveled through Hawaii and was amazed by their skill and how they looked and behaved so he decided to describe them and explain how surfing works and what it is. He tried and he failed and got advice which was also presented in the excerpt. 

-Arming suggests that Brutus will face whatever happens with strength. This is the correct option. Brutus is determined to fight against his enemiy, Antony . Brutus will do his best in spite of what fate may tell. If it depends on him, he will fight. However, he is also in the hands of destiny.

These options are not right:

-Arming describes the steps Brutus is taking to prepare for battle.  Arming is not used to refer to arms but to gaining mental strength.

-Arming reminds readers of the swords used in past actions in the play.  The same as above.

-Arming reveals Brutus’s growing sense of confusion and uncertainty. Brutus is determined to fight in spite of uncertainties.