I believe the correct answer is practices.
The entire paragraph is describing a practice which is quite common for this culture group. The practice is that of a competition where the emperor is present. There are no particular attitudes, values, or goals presented in the excerpt.
Answer:
D. Simon and Hillary have been friends since preschool
Explanation:
The explicit idea stated in this sentence is: "Simon and Hillary have been friends since preschool"
From the given sentence, it is explicitly stated that Simon and Hillary have been friends since preschool. The "He" in the sentence is actually referring to Simon.
When something is explicit, it means that it is clear enough without any hidden detail. Therefore, the sentence made it clear that Simon and Hillary have been friends since preschool.
