For number 7 i think the answer is B
Prowess - A skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
For the first time, the seal was applied on September 16, 1782. Work on the creation of the Great Seal was supervised by Charles Thomson.
[sorry for my ENG(where do u live?)]
Probably B. I'd be willing to do about anything for food, and the infants would probably get a nice house. Hope it helps!