Answer:
This is not an actual question.
Explanation:
The constable was surprised that the Fosters agree to sell the wood because by the selling the wood, it will hurt the status of the Fosters in the area. They know that the Fosters are a prominent or first families and were quite proud of their property.
The speaker thinks that the fill in the blank constructed tests are boring and mindless and she/he does not like them and does not do well on them.