C is an example of an citation
Depending on the part of the story you mean,
It is most likely because his sister Greta was playing the piano. Before Gregor became a bug he used to love listening to her play, and as his mind changed into bug form, he forgot he must stay hidden and decided to go watch her play.
A. They’re talking about imaginary situations.
B. I think past tense
This passage suggests that Inglis, despite her goals for change, is afraid, and realizes the challenge of her situation.
She wants to not only change Apartheid, but change the heart and perspective of the guard at her sister's jail, though she knows fully-well that this is going to be a difficult task. She also fears what will happen if she is unable to soften him.