Questions: Read the passage from "By the Waters of Babylon." Nevertheless, as I made the raft, the tears ran out of my eyes. The Forest People could have killed me without fight, if they had come upon me then, but they did not come. When the raft was made, I said the sayings for the dead and painted myself for death. My heart was cold as a frog and my knees like water, but the burning in my mind would not let me have peace. As I pushed the raft from the shore, I began my death song-I had the right. It was a fine song. Which textual evidence best supports the analysis that the setting develops the author's acceptance of death? "The Forest People could have killed me without fight." "the tears ran out of my eyes" "but they did not come" "My heart was cold as a frog"

The answer is "My heart was cold as a frog."

Explanation for each option:

1. "The Forest People could have killed me without fight." - This statement indicates a potential threat from the Forest People but does not directly relate to the author's acceptance of death. It highlights vulnerability rather than acceptance.

2. "the tears ran out of my eyes" - This phrase suggests an emotional response, possibly fear or sadness, but it does not specifically indicate acceptance of death.

3. "but they did not come" - This indicates relief or a lack of immediate danger, which does not support the idea of accepting death.

4. "My heart was cold as a frog" - This metaphor suggests a sense of numbness or resignation, which aligns with the acceptance of death. The comparison to a cold frog implies a lack of warmth or life, supporting the analysis that the character has come to terms with the possibility of dying.