"They were not simple folk, you see... They were not barbarians” In this quote the narrator suggests the people were complex and civilised in order to:
a suggest that the people were quite a bit like us
b.
suggest that their lack of rules and their brand of happiness is different than ours
c. suggest that we are barbarians

What’s the answer

It's to know your purpose before you read something because a purpose can:

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." again rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. the door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. the first thing rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. in his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at rainsford's heart. the details of this excerpt show that rainsford sees ivan as a(n) individual.

Examine the public service ad. how does this ad transmit a cultural value? by sharing relevant high school graduation statistics by promoting a new type of educational program by reminding the public of the need for new schools by encouraging people to strive for more education