Since the instructions say use the last simple negative form, these are the answers:
1. David did not watch
2. Carol did not appear
3. did not book
4. did not close
5. did not follow
6. did not disappear
7. did not wait
8. did not recognize
9. did not identify
10. did not apologize
11. did not like
12. did not admit
I think C, character vs society
That is known as a (Hook) or grabber, because it grabs the readers attention !<span />
Answer: In the first story, the main character gains a friend (Alma); in the second story, the main character loses a friend (Jake).