Why does Ma convince her family to leave the government camp after one month?

Why does Ma convince her family to leave the government camp after one month?

• A. She's unhappy there
• B. Work and supplies are scarce
• C. She wants Rose of Sharon's baby to be born in a better place
• D. She wants to be closer to Pa

Answer: (B)

Ma acts from a practical concern for the family's survival. The government camp gives shelter, but it offers little steady work and not enough supplies to feed and clothe everyone. Staying put would mean hunger and hardship, so Ma pushes the family to move on in search of places where wages are available and groceries and other necessities can be found. This shows her leadership style—focused, realistic, and centered on keeping the family fed and intact. The other ideas don’t fit as well because the choice is driven by immediate needs for work and resources, not by unhappiness, the baby’s birthplace, or being physically closer to Pa.

Ma acts from a practical concern for the family's survival. The government camp gives shelter, but it offers little steady work and not enough supplies to feed and clothe everyone. Staying put would mean hunger and hardship, so Ma pushes the family to move on in search of places where wages are available and groceries and other necessities can be found. This shows her leadership style—focused, realistic, and centered on keeping the family fed and intact. The other ideas don’t fit as well because the choice is driven by immediate needs for work and resources, not by unhappiness, the baby’s birthplace, or being physically closer to Pa.