If this is an excerpt from a story, I wouldn’t be of much help. But from a layman's perspective, it seems like the character is attempting to please the failed humorist or he or she would have been frank. This in turn may have triggered a chain reaction, prompting the humorist to continue with his jokes which would have further affected the character. He or she is also giving the former a false sense of happiness and appreciation.
This passage may not affect the whole story in a remarkably discernible manner, but it definitely proves the character's penchant for politeness. And that may be be a deciding factor in his or her further decisions that ultimately define the plot of the story.
Answer:
Selection 2, 3 and 4. August listens to his mom, August agrees to tour the school and August asks questions.
That the applicant is hardworking, educated, and mindful of details. - Apex
1. According to the Haida myth, it is possible to realize that they lived in a warm region, which meant that they could dress in lighter and fresher fabrics, in addition to allowing them to wear few clothes. Usually the clothes were made of cedar wood and leather, however in rainy moments it was common for them to use wool.
2. The Haidas lived on an island. However, this island was part of the cumin made by some traders who were going through trade routes. This allowed the Haida to have a certain contact with other human beings, even if not a direct contact. It is possible, even, that this island had other tribes, with which the Haida could interact.
3. These types of interactions made the Haida see themselves as a single people and this sense of belonging stimulated not only a sense of community, but also a cultural sense and traditions.
4. The Haidas were excellent navigators, which gave them many advantages in trade, wars and other elements that had navigation as a factor of relevance.
A character is a person or other being in a narrative