Antagonist is usually the enemy of the story.
I believe it is the last one, sorry if I am wrong.
A direct object is a noun, pronoun or group of words serving as the receiving end of an action. So in this case,
Settlers (answer!)
This should be the answer as settlers are at the receiving end of the protection from the judge! :)
<span>B) It suggests that the author seriously doubts whether the thermometer pill can keep all the promises it claims to make. </span>
I think it is Vc double up that's my best answer
