Also known as The Story of the Aged Mother, this Japanese folktale tells the story of an unkind ruler who issues cruel orders, including one demand that all old folks are to be abandoned and left to die. ... The poor farmer loved his aged mother with tender reverence, and the order filled his heart with sorrow.
I think that the second one is Order of Importance, but I am not completely sure.
C, I think the answer is C. Good Luck!!
Answer:
-throw in the towel
abandon a struggle;admit defeat
D would be the correct answer. Just plug in each answer and see which one makes the most sense. Since he used the rest of his life, it makes sense that the range of subjects would be diverse and extensive.