What is Percy beginning to suspect about the master bolt and his quest? Chapter 17 (The lighting thief)

Santiago said, “a man can be destroyed but not defeated.” in essence he says that a. defeat is likely when you sail alone. b. man can face defeat so it is important to learn from your mistakes and be prepared. c. sharks can always defeat man unless man is well prepared. d. man can be hurt and even destroyed but still have the ability to control how it is viewed.

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

How dose religion today compared to the puritans idea of religion