What is the purpose of passage

What is the most likely reason why the movie director left out this part of the novel?

Which techniques best describe the tone the author is using in this passage? o a. confusion and curiosity o b. jokes and humor o c. sarcasm and mockery o d. sadness and regret

How would you write "the fourth of july? " the 4th of july or the fourth of july? are they both grammatically correct?