A. The narrator constantly struggles between a dreamlike state and reality.
1. anxious confusion
2. that shared in the general awe and terror
When looking at the options with the context clues, we can eliminate any definitions that have a positive connotation. None of the context clues indicate that consternation would be something that is good. While the first option shows a negative connotation for consternation it is not specific enough to pinpoint a meaning for the word. The context clue "general awe and terror" indicates that there is confusion.
Without America, there would still be fighting and no one would be able to stop it. America helps other countries and has many allies.
B. Their desire for rewards.
