Figurative Language based on "Graces Canoe Trip"

What is the meaning of the figurative phrase "The bright sun gazes down on Grace and her family...?"

• The sun is looking at Grace and her family.
• The sun is looking down.
• It is a sunny day.
• It is a foggy day.

"The huge Arkansas sun bakes their skin like cookies in an oven." means____

• They are baking cookies.
• Their skin is hot from being in an oven.
• Their skin is hot from the sun shining on them.
• The sun is huge in Arkansas

"Grace and her family stumble upon an immense waterfall" means___

• Grace and her family come to a waterfall.
• Grace and her family fall into a waterfall.
• The immense waterfall made Grace and her family fall.
• Grace and her family stumble a lot.

"Grace paddles at the speed of light" means____

• Grace paddles lightly.
• Grace paddles slowly.
• Grace paddles with lights.
• Grace paddles quickly.