Which items did Mattie observe in the pit besides the blue shirt?

• A. Rocks, sticks, bits of paper, a tobacco sack, and splotches of cooking grease
• B. Gold coins and a map
• C. A compass and a clock
• D. A lantern and rope

Answer: (B)

Noticing concrete details in a scene helps reveal what characters are uncovering and what the moment signals about the story. In this moment, the narrative describes Mattie looking into the pit and seeing gold coins and a map alongside the blue shirt. The coins suggest someone had wealth or was hiding something, while the map offers a clue or plan—a tangible lead that fits the mood of pursuit and mystery in the tale. Those two items are distinctive to that moment, making them the best choice. The other options aren’t described as present in that scene and don’t carry the same narrative significance here, so they don’t fit as well.