In "the dark is rising", what happens to the signs as will wears them on his belt?

a: they sometimes become cold and sometimes hot
b: they sometimes become heavy and sometimes light
c: they sometimes become a burden and sometimes a joy
d: they sometimes become quiet and sometimes loud

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

Can someone give me the main topics discussed in english segment 2 dba ( lesson 3.09 )

Compare how this myth is portrayed in the painting and in the text. is the mood similar or different? how do the painter and the author create these moods