Which best identifies the word modified by the participial phrase. (lying to the best of his ability), roger hoped his mother wouldn't guess at the deception

a. deception
b. roger
c. guess
d. mother

In the world state, children are encouraged to engage in erotic play. in our society, they are discouraged. why is the world state society different?

"now they have beaten me, he thought. i am too old to club sharks to death. but i will try it as long as i have the oars and the short club and the tiller."? this passage shows santiago's belief that a. he will never fish again. b. he is too old to continue fishing. c. man can be defeated but not destroyed. d. the sharks got the best of him.

The bonus army constructed from any materials they could find.