Another word for Mediocre is undistinguished or conventional
B. hints that tell a reader what is going to happen in a story :)
The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that:
(1) b). Stalin`s examination of Americans
(2) c). The palace Movie Theater
(3) d). Putting on Amanda`s old dresses from the trunk
(4) a). Laura sells the glass so that Tom can leave for the Merchant Marines
(5) <span>c). He hates staying in the apartment with Amanda and Laura</span>