Antiseptic is the antonym to septic (carries opposite meaning), i.e., not infected with germs and microorganisms. Given that, and the statement what septic means, you have only one correct choice among the four.
Answer: yes it is the window into the authors mind, feeling, perception, disposition etc
Explanation:
D. The enemy is crafty, unscrupulous, experienced in deception.
This is the best choice. By calling the enemy crafty, unscrupulous, experienced in deception, Stalin is feeding the hatred the people have for the enemy. He is detailing the traits that are not desired and makes the people feel as though they are justified in their efforts to defeat the enemy. These details are also insulting to the enemy and could also be used to incite the enemy.
The correct answer is A.
The passage shows that Armand is considerate. He looks after his brother (even if it means sometimes "issuing rules and regulations") and he thinks it would be good to get their father a present for his birthday.
For these reasons, this passage best shows Armand is considerate.