Professor Lidenbrock bought a 700 year old book. The book is entitled Heims Kringla by Snorre Turleson.
Explanation:
Snorre Turleson is a famous 12th century Icelandic author. The book contains an ancient manuscript written in Icelandic runes. The manuscript reveals how to get to the center of the Earth.
Answer: D. Constance wants to be accepted to the Academy, since she works and practices so much, even going to the extent of missing her brother's graduation (c) though it makes her mother mad (b) and if she doesn't get in, she will quit (a)