How do the underlined words and phrases in the passage

create meaning?

They explain the porter's anxiety at meeting a well-known

man.

They set up a threatening conflict between Sindbad and

the porter.

They describe the layout of the dining hall and the porter's

location in it.

They demonstrate Sindbad's respectability and his

generosity toward the porter.

They demonstrate Sinbad's respectability and his generosity toward the porter.

Explanation:

In this passage, Sinbad's respectability and generosity are obvious from the way he is being described by the speaker. He tells us that Sinbad is magnificent, and that his is a noble company. However, the speaker also tells us that Sinbad was generous, as he invited the porter to sit next to him, poured him some wine and asked him his name and occupation. Therefore, these phrases demonstrate Sinbad's respectability and generosity.

The answer is (D) They demonstrate Sinbad's respectability and his generosity toward the porter.