I believe that Tom picked up the oath and ritual as an initiation ceremony of sorts. This is how they pledge loyalty to the group and it means a lot to them. I assume that drawing blood for the group means you’re bounded in blood.
It will become moldy and start to mildew. Your house will begin to smell and then your gonna have to get rid of your mop.
Because that's how many times the quotient goes into the whole number.
100 divided by 4 = 25
100 divided by a lesser number than 4, say 2, = 50
100 divided by an even lesser number than 4, say 1, = 100.
Choice C.questioning definitions of the people