Which agreement rule applies to a singular collective noun functioning as a unit?

Ihave only a christmas cards left to write. a. few b. fewer c. less d. little

Which character in this excerpt is in conflict with society, and why? joe summers is in conflict with society because he is joking with the villagers. old man warner is in conflict with society because he believes that young folks have crazy ideas. mrs. adams is in conflict with society because she says some villages have stopped holding lotteries. mr. adams is in conflict with society because he is standing with the villager who represents society's old ways.

By comparing part i and part ii of "polar opposites" what can you tell that the poet means by polar opposites poet