Yes, some words that usually nouns can function as adjectives. That is true.
C.) p<span>olio is a contagious *disease* that has mostly been eradicated.</span>
I believe the answer is 1, allows the reader to approximate the meaning of an unknown word.
I'm pretty sure it's <span>A. To encourage others to buy more horses and land</span>
That he maybe stubborn and does not want to comply