Is imperialism still a practice in US politics

What is a synonym for the word anguish based on the context in which the word appears in this line from james joyce's "araby"? gazing up into the darkness i saw myself as a creature driven and derided by vanity; and my eyes burned with anguish and anger. a. distrust b. torment c. sarcasm d. isolation e. ferocity

Which translations would fit in the blank in order to most effectively link reasons to evidence a: for example b: similarly c: however d: on the other hand

Why can this sentence be said to illustrate the indicative mood? insects are often harmful to farm crops. a. it states a condition contrary to fact. b. it makes a request or a demand. c. it expresses a statement of fact. d. it expresses a wish or a hope