Answer:
D) The Speaker constantly made announcements, but they weren't all important.
Explanation:
It's been a while since I've read The Giver but this option makes the most sense to me.
the correct answer is B - Told
A, The river is constantly changing. I did this last year so I know what the answer is. Fickle means changing frequently or in my term, stubborn. In his point of view, the river has a mind of its own and changes often. Which he described as "fickle." It may be hard for Twain to pilot a steamboat, if the river is constantly changing.