In "a cub pilot," the author describes himself on the "matchless summer day" on which mr. bixby tricks him as "carrying my nose as high as a giraffe's." what is the author suggesting about himself in this description?

a.
he is ready to learn new skills.

b.
he is proud of his abilities.

c.
he is hopeful about the weather.

d.
he is rude to other people.

Based on what you know about travelogues and marco polo’s life, what is the best prediction for the purpose of marco polo’s writing? he wanted to persuade others to make the same journey to asia. he wanted to entertain readers with fictional tales based on his travels. he wanted to inform readers about what he saw and learned on his journey. he wanted to keep a careful record to map the lands between italy and china. c.