Answer:
When the author says "was not motivated by literary ambition", the author means that they did not have anything to write about something that happened. Basically they didn't have much to go off of.
Answer:
I guess "disgusting" should work here. :)
Answer: swam
Explanation:
Assuming it's past tense, swam would be grammatically correct.
Answer: passive
Explanation: The subject or who is performing the action is not clear and in an active sentence, there is importance placed on the person who is performing the action.
I'm in sixth grade this might no be right if I were you I would get a second opinion though I think it it letter C.