The best thesis for Lyle's essay is thesis statement number three. This statement explains in formal tone that even though the efforts of the government geared toward space exploration is commendable, there are other issues on ground which will produce more tangible effects than space exploration.
I think that the options you have are gloom, temptation, forgiveness and suspicion. The option that you are looking for is gloom which is more inclined to a depressed environment with those words.
Neiterkob’s daughter most likely tell the myth “The Beginnings of the Maasai” to explain the readers the origin of Maasai culture. Option C is correct.
Neiterkob’s daughter finds it necessary to tell the myth “The Beginnings of the Maasai” in order to explain the origin to the readers, so that they will have broader knowledge and will grasp a better notion about it and will not feel lost or confused while reading this story.