Answer:
these nuts because they can be playful at times
2 insulation
3 protection
5 sneeze
7 collide
It means that’s they’re very into you, they’re showing their affection towards you.
I'm pretty sure it's a dependent clause. Hope this helps!
I think you could pick both B and D in this situation. You didn't include the passage so I have nothing to go on here except my little knowledge of the story from when I read it.