Answer:
something about democracy
Explanation:
Some reasons why mount everest is so difficult to climb are that there is not much oxygen up there and many other people visit the mountain. Another reason is ice can fall down the mountain and hit a climber.
(look up 360 expeditions for your website)
I believe the correct answer is pleasant and attentive.
The author is stating in the excerpt that he though he would be getting his freedom back because of his 'gentleness and good behavior.' He wanted everyone around him to feel happy but also to do good things in order to be free again.