B. Their desire for rewards.
I think its; the monotony of everyday life,<span>the absurdity of the modern world</span>
He's hoping to convey the differences and similarities of the German government from governments of the past since that is the purpose of making comparisons. This is for a better understanding of the successes and failures of the German government.
Observations (what you see that is important for a possible future inference) 1. Heard a siren 2: Smelled smoke
Inferences: Kristens house catches on fire and turns off the fire alarm.
