B. loyalty
This is because loyalty is concrete and you cannot touch it.
B.to in form the reader about the importance of bike helmets
Answer: <em><u>The basketball team's need of new uniforms and their desire for sponsorship</u></em>
Explanation:
This is the correct answer because the entire paragraph is about how Jonathan Cross and his basketball team need new uniforms but the school can't afford them. In the 4th sentence, he states, "The team is seeking other sponsors to fund our new uniforms." This sentence not only proves that they are seeking sponsors, but are looking for someone to fund their uniforms.
My answer would be C) encyclopedia.