Based on the epic simile , how should the reader picture the beam of wood odysseus found in the cave

How does the narrator’s knowledge of his postapocalyptic world in "by the waters of babylon” affect his reactions to the different settings? it motivates him to make up stories about the world and the places he explores. it has caused him to fear the settings outside the hill country, so he tries to avoid them. it forces him to reject what he sees and experiences himself at various locations in the story. it makes him cautious about new settings yet open-minded and critical of what he experiences.

The prefix of the italicized word in the sentence is rather difficult

Jeff does not have to make a share responsibility payment because he was covered by a health insurance plan through his employer for the full tax year.