Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?

congratulate finished the challenging obstacle course.

a.
whoever

b.
whomever

The author attributes papa's unforgivable behavior to which of the following? a. the painful memories connected with his 9-month ordeal in south dakota b. papa's increasing addiction to alcohol c. papa's unfulfilled need to be in charge of something and/or someone d. mama's emotional distance from papa

What language device is used in the highlighted text?

Which type of story uses animals as characters in order to illustrate a general truth about human nature?