Answer D
the strength of his convictions
Answer: Choice C (Judicious)
Explanation: Judicious means to have, show, or do something with good judgment or sense. This doesn't make sense given the context that Howard forgot to pay his bill. Not paying his bill is something that is not done with good judgment. Therefore this definition would not be appropriate.
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The word assume in this context is used to show how how easily the leader of the animals jumped to conclusions and also how docile the animals who were under his control were. In chapter 3, they also assumed that pigs needed apples and milk to sustain themselves. Assuming things can't always be accurate. It's better to collect facts first before deciding things.
When Faustus calls on Christ to come and save him, Lucifer and Belzebub immediately comes to him.