In which sentence are the italicized words a dangling modifier? a. arriving ten minutes late, the store was closed for the night. b. gazing at the night sky, the young woman made a wish on a star. c. resting on the sea bottom, the old trunk held many coins. d. not knowing the danger, the soldiers marched into the trap.

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.