I know the first blank is C. Im not sure about blank 2.
Answer:
the fall in orders for new ships and the adoption of new production methods combined to worsen the problems of Scottish heavy industries.
Explanation:
I think the answer is that Jonas remembers playing catch with Asher using an apple. Then for a split second sees a change in the apple.
He meant that the us would stay neutral
C is the answer because i know it