The counterclaim has one important element that the rebuttal does not, which is a reliable and verifiable source that supports their position. Therefore, the write can make their rebuttal stronger "by adding a statistic or quotation".
The answer for your question should be d
Irony most likely. Obviously you do not need to run from a church that usually is associated with safety and warmth. However the lines makes the church seem suspicious and dangerous as if they wanted to brain wash you into thinking that you did not need to escape, this is ironic because it is the opposite of what you might expect.
This one is from after twenty years right?
so here is the answer-he was a loyal friend though he was a criminal. He had so much respect and affection for his friend who didn't refuse to get arrested when he got to know that his friend was a policeman, he could have escaped at that time but was loyal to his friend.
Hope it helps you.