The passage supports the inference that Unferth is

acclaimed.
frail.
petty.
religious.

What is a brief and often humorous statement of truth or opinion, such as "a watched pot never boils"

American history (is, are) studying the american colonies.

What is dialogue? a. conversations that takes place between characters b. directions left by the playwright on a script c. instructions that indicate actors' stage positions d. the props that represent a play's physical location