Answer:
C. The Americans were persuaded to join the war against Germany after seeing the telegram.
Explanation:
On April 6, 1917, the Congress of the United States declared war on Germany and its allies. This was after the telegram was received, which was on February 24th.

Indirect speech:
The judge asked the lawyer if/whether he would be able to complete his arguments the next day.
Explanation:
The dialogue inside the inverted comma is a interrogative sentence or a question being asked by the Judge to the lawyer, the reporting verb 'asked' will be used.
And as the reporting verb is in past tense, the main verb will also be converted to past tense. The time mentioned 'tomorrow' will change into 'next day'
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My answer would be C. Only the words you know the meaning to.
Mrs. Mallards excitement at the prospect of a new life
Claudius goes on to bribe Hamlet's friends and while they do protest they end up accepting anyways in hope of helping their friend. I belive that would be considered justified.