She misinterprets courtesy as mockery.
Answer: At this point, he is curious and excited.
Explanation: While there is sadness (as he is coming from a time that was the worst in his life), he can't help but be a little excited at what is to come. This is new hope, new adventure, new life. While he has adapted quickly to his surroundings, he can't help but wonder what is yet to come.
I think C is the most accurate choose to define elaboration
It is necessary because if you don't have a confirmed opinion with textual evidence to back it up you wont have a good argument.
