Question

In John Steinbeck’s “The Turtle,” what does the turtle do when the sedan swerves to avoid it?

A) It moves faster.
B) It hides in its shell.
C) It tips over.
D) It turns around.

Answer 1

It Hides In Its Shell

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B) "It hides in its shell.". In John Steinbeck’s “The Turtle", the author compares the turtle reaction of hiding in his shell as a sign of perseverance. The turtle is patiently crossing the road hiding just for a moment before keep walking. Fortunately, the woman driving the sedan avoid hitting the turtle by swinging off the highway.