A. Prop him up if he falls
B. Spread out his weight and reduce the pressure on the rope
C. Add extra weight to keep the rope tightly stretched
D. To keep the Center of gravity always above vertically above the rope
The correct answer to the question: "A tight-rope walker carries a long pole which he holds across his body. The purpose of this pole is to__________?" is "To keep the Center of gravity always above vertically above the rope".