I think it is a but I’m not 100% sure
I think the first questions' answer is two, the second questions' answer is answer is two and the third questions' answer is number three. Hope this helps.
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On the larger islands there may be several different language groups requiring the trader to deal in several languages. On the smaller islands there may be only <span>one language so it is easier to trade with the occupants. (Im sorry if this does not help)
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