both are a! i am questioning the first one though i also know d was a part of it.
I believe he uses our temple as the image and how God should dwell in your temple permanently.
I dont really know what you're trying to ask. But if I'm correct. Are you saying the europeans had explored the Americas? If so, Yes they did. They conquered the Aztecs and Incan empire in search for gold and other priceless jewels. The spanish mainly.
Answer:
The author means that, <em>once the series of lies became exposed, it would then fail to protect the presidency from the very aim it wanted to. That, the trust will be eroded due to those lies leading to mistrust of the government by its'people.</em>
Explanation:
From those lines, twain is most likely using humor to convey his viewpoint that People are often tempted by the thrill of something naughty.
It's really emphasized by the words "Ladies and children not admitted", that will arouse a lot of interest