I think it’s either forms or drawings
Because he said in a mildly motion, we can assume that he does not take the dog away because he is cruel, he simply has like a good excuse to not keep it. But, his imperative tone of saying „I know where it is going” gives us the idea of he is not as comprehensive with the dog and it creates a problem in the story. With this explained, we can assume the best answer is C.
I haven’t read the book but the first answer is no because some immigrants still are poor as they come to America even though they have a job and don’t achieve the American dream in
the correct answer is D. responses to the public protests have partially calmed the crowds, like tranquilizer pills.