What is the purpose of Chapter 14, as described in the material?

• A. How much the family cared about him.
• B. It is solely about his travels.
• C. It focuses on his education.
• D. Talked about people in life — shaped him.

Answer: (D)

The main idea this item tests is how Chapter 14 uses the people in his life to shape who he becomes. The material shows that his character and choices aren’t driven only by travel plans or formal learning, but by the relationships and interactions he experiences along the way. By highlighting encounters with family, friends, mentors, and even strangers, the chapter demonstrates how others influence his beliefs, values, and decisions, steering the path he chooses. That focus on interpersonal influence is what makes this chapter about people in life shaping him, rather than a narrow look at his travels, education, or family alone.