The correct answer would be option C: "feels slightly foolish about the events that occur", this due to the way the excerpt is written, since, it seems the author wanted to let the readers know that the narrator isn't stupid, so that they keep that in mind, when they read about a foolish thing said narrator did. If the narrator did something dumb, then option A and B would be discarded, as would option D.
Answer: directly after the reason and as support for the rebuttal
Explanation: You need to back up your reasons with the evidence to support your claim, and you need to back up your rebuttal as well with evidence.
Determine what precautions and supplies need to be taken.
The root in the word Permit means To Send.
Hope this helps.
fails to make a clear claim