That it’s horror and kids die
Answer: b It shows that growing up is very much different from getting older, and Hood states that in his last few lines, "it was childish ignorance" shows that he has grown older, but still retains all the childish idealism in hoping to become a boy again. Practicing for exam... :)
Explanation:
1. The adverb that modifies the verb is c) ever. Without it, it wouldn't be completely clear as to which time frame the speaker refers to. It may have been for example the last year, or in some other particular moment.
2. The adverb that modifies the verb is b) always. It adds to the sense of urgency of wearing a life jacket when rafting. Without it, the meaning of this sentence wouldn't be so precise.