Why does elie describe himself as "afraid" of having to wish his father a happy new year?

Um no one can answer this because we didn't read the story but my answer is: He might not have seen his dad in a long time and he was scared to see him again. Or: He is just afraid. Sorry if this does not help.

Answerthe third and fourth;

Answer/// geometric period, archaic period,and classical period; geometric period is usually dated from 1000bcthe archaic and classical are 336bc to323bc;