It depends on what type of essay you are writing . If it’s argumentative it also depends on if you are writing it for the intro. The intro goes:
Hook- catch attention
Thesis- restate argument
Claim- what you think
Answer:
To make sure everyone understands the content
Explanation:
The answer to your first question is B- she flirts with her own husband at dinner
The answer to your second question is A- Algernon ate them all
According to my Calculations the answer should be B