What did the battalion eat for a week

Does any one read this story "when mr. came to dine". in 9th grade. plz i need with one question about this story?

Which best compares the authors’ purposes in silent spring and “save the redwoods”? both authors want readers to protect human rights. both authors want readers to focus on saving trees. both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays. both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.

Understand that amassed in paragraph 3 means