Which details from "The Oasis: Africa" best support the central idea that nature can be severe and unkind?

Select each correct answer.


"For eight weary days we had crawled across the burning desert."


"In a short time we were on the fringe of one of the most delicious spots I have ever seen."


“A well-struck blow and the water-skin would be theirs.”


"Misery of hunger, torture of thirst; unending discomfort of swarming lice."