Orange is the adjective, as it is describing the pumpkin
Another word for battered is often scarred, and it seems as though they have been through hardships from their dialogue and feelings, so I think the likely answer would be scarred.
Short sentences would create a fast pace
All the following are correct except the 1st option the mayor didn't call his he was stopped while running errands. hope this helped if so would appreciate a brainliest :)