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A. Problem
conflict- to come into opposition or disagreement.
I believe the correct answer is practices.
The entire paragraph is describing a practice which is quite common for this culture group. The practice is that of a competition where the emperor is present. There are no particular attitudes, values, or goals presented in the excerpt.
Answer:
Winning the first game of the season
Explanation:
Precedent meaning:
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Answer:B
Explanation: because he said that you just have to see two to three feet ahead of you and what he means by that is just move three or two steps ahead from the past
The answers would be "He sells some magazines" or "He decides he wants to be a writer.", since Gumption means to be resourceful or have spirited initiative.