How does "In Another Country" reflect a modernist point of view?

The book the sweet-hereafter; in section four, which of the following is the extended metaphor for nichole's mental state. a) the room her father built her from the sun-room b) the wheel chair she sits in c)the computer from mr. stephens d) the teddy bear from her childhood

In the sentence above, which verb is the irregular verb? a. laid b. warmed c. removed d. walked

Which is it? the desert is than the mountains? 1. drier 2. more dry