How does Elie feel about suffering today?

What does stanton accuse men of in this excerpt from the declaration of sentiments

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.

Based on this excerpt the authors are mostly likely to attempt to answer which question?