Read the excerpt from "Beautiful Bellandia.” That day, Rin and Sora gave Alex a tour. He saw that some of the people worked in g
ardens. Others tended sheep in the fields. Some built and repaired homes, and still others cooked to keep everyone fed. Even though everyone had very different jobs, he noticed that they all had one thing in common. Everyone was smiling. At the end of the day, they showed him a small house near the town square. "Welcome home,” said Rin. Which is the best question for a reader to ask to help gain a better understanding of the story’s rising action?
What do people grow in the garden?
How many sheep are in Bellandia?
What materials are the homes made of?
How will Alex adapt to life in Bellandia?