It might be said this paragraph shows "the damages caused by the lateral blast" (option D) because the reader gets to know that it can "shoot (..) pieces of rocks", "kill by impact, burial or heat" and to "knock entire forests". Nothing about prevention or causes is mentioned not even how to avoid it
A. Political Leader
The Vizier was in charge or organizing political ventures. The person in this position held high authority. He was not a bodyguard in any regard, nor a military leader. The religious leader would be another person.
Answer:
Her parents still believe they will survive this time and want her to have a proper education.
"During the shop’s peak hours – from eight in the evening till around midnight – one could hardly hear oneself talk because of the boisterous chatters that went on."
