Im pretty sure the answer is C because a lot of companies were still downsizing
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer:
 passengers became aware of the terrorists plans 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
D. strained
Explanation:
Based on the dialogue between Ruth and Walter in the following excerpt, the best description of their relationship would be that it is STRAINED. 
This is because, according to their dialogue, both parties are not happy and do not trust each other so they keep talking and arguing to the point of exasperation. 
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
the answer is an economic factor.