Narrator's Concerns and Negotiations

The transcript involves a conversation about a potential threat and the theft of ginseng. The characters discuss who might be responsible and negotiate the price of ginseng. They finalize an agreement, ensuring both parties are satisfied with the terms.

What is the initial concern of the narrator in the first section?

• The narrator is being followed.

• Polly is too close to the narrator.

• Polly is not paying attention.

• The narrator lost their wallet.

Who does the narrator suspect might have stolen the ginseng?

• A mysterious stranger

• The narrator's friends

• Local farmers

• People from North Carolina

What problem is the narrator facing in the second section?

• They can't find a buyer.

• They are lost in the woods.

• They are short on a ginseng order.

• They have too much ginseng.

What is the narrator's proposed price for the ginseng per pound?

• $1,000

• $1,500

• $750

• $500

What does the narrator insist on during the negotiation?

• A quick sale

• A fair price

• Immediate payment

• A new buyer

What does the narrator jokingly suggest they could be robbed with?

• A spoon

• A stick

• A knife

• A pencil