What is most likely the author's reason for using the word "thanks" four times in the first three lines?

Public opinion polls are used in marketing

At a restaurant,one small drink costs $1.15 and one large drink costs $1.75 a family buys three small drinks and two large drinks.before tax,what is the total cost for the drinks at this restaurant

Which detail does the author include to support the central idea about how her mother about the dictator? a) doubly revolted b) obsession c) in exile d) isolated e) cautionary tales