This is going to be B.) the issue number of the source... i hope this helps :) and have a great day!!
The correct answer is B
"WAS ISSUING"
because "It identifies the focus and method of the research project," since this is crucial in order to be able to spend one's time wisely and efficiently
Abbey is using Ethos because he used personal reasoning
So that Gatsby can talk to daisy and he wants to reunite with her and also he wanted Daisy to come alone that's why Gatsby wanted to have tea in Nick's house because he knows Daisy will come if Nick asks her.