Because the main character is trying to describe her personal experience through the hard time she was going through.
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I think it is A because you are learning that Liz likes hiking. And you know that in the story Liz will be hiking mountains and something is going to happen.
وزاره السعادة لم تكن موجودة في دولة الامارات
وايضا وزاره العدل لم تكن موجودة
Nioi is the word i believe
It can be shown as a sign of respect. Most cultures use respect, honor and dignity to display ur social class, and ur way of life.