'If' acts as the subordinate conjunction, in that it reduces the importance of the first main clause "I will try this new food", and increase the importance of the subordinate clause, "if you will". The subordinate clause "if" also provides the smooth transition between ideas.
The answer is A. also the author.
The narrator of <em>The Bean Eaters</em> is<u> also the author</u>.
D. Intelligence and Status is the correct answer
1. Inclined
Inclined means to be favorable towards something. In this sentence Jacob is not inclined or not in favor of switching spots with anyone else in the car.
2. incisive
Incisive means cutting (think incision like in surgery). In this case the word biting is the context clue that tells us incisive, or cutting, would be the best fit.