Answer:
3) Plural possessive noun
Explanation:
It is talking about vultureS (plural), and it is being used to show that the vultures have small red heads and white beaks, making it possessive.
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The answer is A, because the protagonist is the main character, and that's what Rider is. The other answers don't really make sense in terms of the role he plays in the story.
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