The line itself is saying that killing someone will make sure they can't hurt you, since dead men don't bite. That makes Billy's character seem like he led a rough life which is what I would answer with. He is not jovial, because that means cheerful, and the line doesn't give indication that all of Billy's friends are dead or that he doesn't like to think of the future, so I'd say answer A.
If the article is nonfiction and unbiased, the author most likely wrote the article to inform.
If the article is nonfiction and biased, the author most likely wrote the article to persuade.
If the article is fiction, the author most likely wrote the article to entertain.
Punishment and sometimes faliure
Answer:
Identify and organize the key points.
I think it's Peter. Peter feels brave and adventurous after he hears Aslan's name because Peter is a courageous person.