Question

1. when textual evidence suggests that the word \coaxed\ means \get ones body out of turn\? options (partially visible: a, b, c, d)
2. if you did not know what the word \half - mast\ meant, what meaning would be most likely based on context clues in the passage? when he had one foot of tentacle clear of the ground, he stayed balancing to set his exactly on a decision: ... he looked at bilbos face with the wicked snakes eyes that never change their expression, whatever the snake may be thinking of. options (partially visible: a, b, c, d, with b marked?)

Explanation:

Question 1 (assuming it's about word meaning from context, likely in Arts - Linguistics subfield)

To determine "contorted" meaning "bent one's body out of turn", we analyze options. Option about body movement (like twisting) supports this. But since the question's options are partially visible, assuming the correct option relates to physical distortion.

The context says "one tussock of matted grass", so "tussock" should mean a clump of grass. Option D (a tuft or clump of grass, etc.) matches.

Answer:

(Assuming the correct option is the one with body - related distortion, e.g., if option A is about body twisting, then A. <Option A text>)

Question 2 (word "tussock" meaning from context)