Answer: I would contend that the right answer is actually "to fake."
Explanation: Just to elaborate a little on the answer, it can be added that one of the meanings of the verb to affect is to feign, which can be translated as to pretend or to give a false appearance of something. If the character was trying to "conceal certain inconvenient emotions" which, nevertheless, "seemed inclined to assert themselves" by affecting high spirits, he was, therefore, faking those high spirits, in order to hide his true feelings from the people who had just arrived.
Maybe it could be about the benefits and challenges?
Answer: she inspires them to listen to her
Explanation:
Well I would hope they would be smart enough to drink water a work out. I mean that's what I would do.
I agree I also think it is B. its the only one that makes any sense