5 ways Bill Gates has shown grit though out his life

Hi how are i have some questions about english subject can you answer for me ?

Why did gulliver ask glumdalclitch not to take him to the maids of honor anymore? a. he found their conversation boring. c. they disgusted him and injured his pride. b. he was allergic to their perfumes and became quite ill. d. he didn't like being around so many women. he really wanted to join in the company of men.

Ineed . in the first paragraph, the word rival means: a. neighbor b. competitor c. customer d. manufacturer