Which event determines that John will one day be a priest? How does Johns life change after this event?

John's father is a priest and gives his son a test:

Then my father came out with the metal—good, strong piece. He looked at me with both eyes but I had not run away. He gave me the metal to hold—I took it and did not die. So he knew that I was truly his son and would be a priest in my time.

By the waters of Babylon

1. The author establishes the setting. Describe the setting. What words and phrases does the author use to develop the setting

2. Cite specific words from the text help establish the forebonding