I can only answer question 1.
1: One event that relates to this is when British soldiers shot upon colonial revolutionists. This lead to the American Revolution.
Answer: a
Eon, Era, Period
Explanation:
There may be 2 or more Eras in an Eon, and at least two Periods in an Era.
For example, The Phanerozoic Eon consists of the Cenozoic, Mesozoic, and Paleozoic Eras.
The Mesozoic Era consists of the Cretaceous, Jurassic, and Triassic Periods.
I would say that the line which implies the author thinks Helen's behavior is going to hurt Helen herself is Don't cut your fingers with the edge / Of your keen wit
Because her mind and behavior are going to hurt her, or rather make her hurt herself.
<span>C. It contains 5 pairs of syllables that are alternately unstressed and stressed.
Hope im right!(: </span>