A direct object is a noun, pronoun or group of words serving as the receiving end of an action. So in this case,
Settlers (answer!)
This should be the answer as settlers are at the receiving end of the protection from the judge! :)
C, because it shows how dangerous and unwanted nuclear power plants are in comminities.
most writers in that time period used an Alias
hope this helps
The caged bird longing for freedom (i think)
I think argument cause I find it easier