Because with his earnings he could keep and buy anything he wanted without anyone taking it away.
The passage above highlights the irony that is implicit in a social life. While society pushes its members into conventions and conformity, it's risky behavior that correlates with success. The passage above acknowledges that Tom's misbehavior is linked to his heroism. His socially deviant behavior will either lead him to a death sentence or the presidency.
Conrad Gessner invented the first pencil.
That's the point, other than possibly the fact she was beautiful, he was just a nice guy who wanted to help her out. He was a good person.
Hope this helps.
The mayon religion was based upon a pantheon of nature gods, how ever that's not a selection on your multiple choices. Me inferring, using the information I have would be <span>"B"... the cylcles of seasons and the movements of planets. :)</span>
