Indeed is one word, other than that I think the entire thing is very good.
Answer:
<u><em>It contradicts the characterization of knights as mindless but continues to uphold traditional notions of knighthood. </em></u>
<u><em>Explanation:</em></u>
It is of interest to note the expression <em>"he got up and played his hands like a major- and took every trick", </em>this was not the earlier characterization of knights. They were often portrayed as been mindless who like to bully others, etc, but here Sir Kay was seen as a premier warrior, a major indeed.
A, the word option means a choice or an alternative.
A, though I don't know what the passage says you can assume he kept going because he was determined and the rest don't give a good enough reason to leave his friend.
C. simile is a comparison using like or as
The tone of Emily’s speeches in Act III are generally regretful, sad, and sometimes urgent, while Simon Stinson’s tone is rather bitter. In her speech she describes her regret not being in her grave, representing the idea of <span>ignorance and blindness of the people's world. Simon Stinson expresses annoying reaction, but he approves her words and sharply replies that now she understands how cruel and unfair is the world.</span>
