A, B, C, D
E doesn't work because it's in the pledge.
Explanation:
What type of story is the story at hand and who are the characters and how do they fit into my life ?
D is the correct answer. You can omit as many words as you want, as long as 'the meaning and spirit of the quote is retained', that is, the general sense you wanted to convey with that quote is still there, even after you deleted those several words.
Answer:
his natural instinct to explore his environment
Explanation: