I believe the correct answer is naive.
The author is trying to say that he was ignorant, and that he couldn't understand properly these new revelations. He was either too young or too stupid to understand such a thing, but he believes he will as he grows older.
For question 1, I believe it is B.
For question 2, I think it is B too.
I might get this wrong tho.
Answer:
"Bending the knee" is a formal act of submission to a king, queen or lord, a recognition of authority and a demonstration of fealty.
Explanation:
