The correct answer is C, He knows that people's lives may depend on the chain's strength.
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The Curtis Act of 1898 extended the provisions of the Dawes Act to the "Five Civilized Tribes," required the abolition of their governments and disssolution of tribal courts, allotment of communal lands to individuals registered as tribal members, and sale of lands declared surplus.
Victoria expressly told Marcella to meet her at 5:00 for the 5:15 meeting because Marcella was notoriously late. Which word fits.
