<span>C. Gideon’s position as a tribal medicine man dictates that he not betray the secret to outsiders.
It is clear from the beginning of this passage that Gideon is not happy to be there. He is described as speaking "grudgingly" and "incredulously", showing that he is unhappy. He then goes on to firmly state that he will not give up the secrets of the medicine to outsiders. </span>
        
                    
             
        
        
        
I think it is D. 
'It' makes the sentence unclear in purpose
        
                    
             
        
        
        
I would do number 2 because that is what most poems do right
        
                    
             
        
        
        
He wants his listeners to ponder is to struggle against tyranny, disease, war, and poverty. He summons everybody to participate and join in this goal.
        
                    
             
        
        
        
C. is the answer I am positive for this one hope this was helpful