Read this passage from “The Turtle.” What is the significance of the turtle’s actions in the sentences in bold in the context of the passage?

He (the turtle) came over the grass leaving a beaten trail behind him, and the hill, which was the highway embankment, reared up ahead of him. For a moment he stopped, his head held high. He blinked and looked up and down. At last he started to climb the embankment.


The turtle is considering the size of the obstacle.


The turtle is looking for a way around the obstacle.


The turtle is thinking about giving up.


The turtle is waiting for help from another source.