Predominant has two definitions. 1. Present as the strongest or main element. 2. Having or exerting control or power.
Answer to question 14
The reader learns that Tom told Wilson that Gastby had driven the car that killed Myrtle and the reader learns that Tom was trying to protect Daisy from Wilson.
Answer to question 15
Gastby's determination and Daisy's weakness.
Answer to question 16
Even though the people are guests in Gastby's home, they know very little about him.
Answer to question 17
The lenght and syntax reveal Gastby's excitement and arousal about being in Daisy's large house.
Flooding is the main cause
Answer: No the question "Which credit cards do my friends use?" would not be answered by the selection "Credit Cards-Credit Where Credit's Due" because the selection is talking about the credit and where it is due not about the type of credit card your friend has or uses.
Explanation: I think the answer would be no because it is about Credit Cards-Credit not about them advertising their credit cards in themselves. It would have been different if the selection was something around the lines of "Which Credit Card Is Used Most" or "Credit Cards People Use But Which Is Best?"