Which piece of dialogue from "The Catnapper" best reveals the author's message that problems are more easily solved when people work together?

Early Wednesday morning, Cara called Wesley in a panic about her own beloved kitten. "Simon didn't come home last night!"
"Oh, they're nothing to worry about," Mrs. Pebble said, waving her hand. "Both of their barks are far worse than their bites, I'm sure."
"That way everyone could pitch in and help rather than spend the whole summer looking for lost cats," Wesley stated, crossing his arms.
"There doesn't seem to be a location pattern, Wesley," Cara said as she pointed out the locations of the cats' homes on the map.

Read the excerpt from chapter 30 of the awakening. the golden shimmer of edna's satin gown spread in rich folds on either side of her. there was a soft fall of lace encircling her shoulders. it was the color of her skin, without the glow, the myriad living tints that one may sometimes discover in vibrant flesh. there was something in her attitude, in her whole appearance when she leaned her head against the high-backed chair and spread her arms, which suggested the regal woman, the one who rules, who looks on, who stands alone. what does this excerpt reveal about edna's character? edna is comfortable wearing rich fabrics such as lace and silk, and feels completely at ease at the dinner table. edna plays the role of the gracious hostess very well, but is actually isolated from her peers. edna has no patience for her guests, but rather treats them as a queen may treat her loyal subjects. edna's attitude is haughty, as required of a woman of her social stature living in new orleans.

Which three parts of these excerpts reflect the idea that war affects not only the minds of the combatants but also their physical reactions?

The consequence of jim smiley’s human foible adds to the story’s humor. what foible does smiley demonstrate?