Answer:
1: A
( i couldn't see the answers for the rest but do what you think is best, its opinionated. pick which statement you like for each categorize that matches the story then apply it)
Explanation:
Answer: I would go with B.
Explanation: The group of words for option B seem like they would be used more for contrasting than option D. It can't be option A or option C because those options use comparing signal words.
Answer:
People’s curiosity about where Steinbeck is from does not last very long
Explanation: