Which are the two strongest appeals used in this paragraph?

What is the authors purpose in writing this paragraph

Johnny just received a failing grade on his science exam. lucy oversaw johnny’s paper, and she asked him about it. johnny snapped at her shouting, “it’s none of your business! ” which of the following is the psychological response johnny exhibited towards lucy? select one: a. dismay b. irritability c. hesitation d. hopelessness

American history (is, are) studying the american colonies.