Answer: I think it is C?
Explanation: Based on the info, it talks about what the Renaissance caused and has the plague done.
Answer: For part A: It is A, to create a divide between allies. And for Part B: I am going to go with C because it is about him giving something to other people so they won't favor the rich people. This answer pretty much restates my answer for Part A.
Well, Beowulf was the only one who wanted to fight the dragon, so the correct answer should be D.