I am not sure about the first question, I cannot help you with that one, sorry. :/
However, the second question I know. Ragnarok is A), an apocalyptic prophecy, a Norse prophecy stating when the end of the world will come.
Answer: Faith, Supernatural, and Suffering
Answer: positive
Explanation:
Positive connotations refers to the associations which are affirmative or good and has good feelings. They give positive emotions.
From the information given, the word wonder has a positive connotation. From the sentence "Like many improbable ideas, when it actually works, it's a wonder", wonder here can also mean miracle and this brings positive feelings.
Difference is direction:
90 degrees north latitude---is the North Pole---the furthest point North of the equator.
90 degrees south latitude--is the South Pole--the furthest point South of the equator.
May I get the name of the book so I can help you out?