He was saying that despite being a famous Army Officer, General Corrigan was a man who never forgot where he came or the people he grew up with. Despite his honors and rank, he was still same kid the narrator knew from many years ago. That fact that he greeted him with such enthusiasm tells a lot about the man behind the rank.
answer:
knowing there would be spring
It's B. Did she say, "Your mother called?"
The "end mark" is always before the quotation marks.
Yet, I have a feeling you know this already...just want to hurry and get this assessment done; right?
Answer:
Because the more they accomplish a task the more their rank will increase
