I believe the answers are: A "Do a close reading of the text" and D "Use details as clues to the meaning".
MRS. HALE....I tell you, it’s queer, Mrs. Peters. We live close together and we live far apart.
He did not allow himself to be diverted
diverted= changed, in another direction
from his schemes
schemes= ideas, plans
by considerations
considerations= something thought about, a decision that you don't have to take but may want to.
of mercantile gain.
mercantile= things, possessions, money
He didn't want himself to think differently about his plans for a decision that may lead him to gain possessions, things, etc.
I hope this helps!
~kaikers
