what are brains are telling use
The answer is C. Leave Chris alone in the Labyrinth without Area's shield and sword.
The sentences that express the same ideas are:
"Blake organized the successful fundraiser, and he raised money for a local food bank."
"A successful event, Blake's fundraiser raised money for a local food bank."
These two sentences combine the sentences "Blake organized the successful fundraiser" and "Blake raised money for a local bank food.".
The meaning of the sentences combined is the same.
The motivation was to raise money for the local bank food, and to get that, Blake organized a fundraiser. The event was successful and Blake raised the money for the local food bank.
What I interpret "cut the cord" to mean is to become independent of something. Therefor I think the anwers are C) Stop depending on his parents E) Leave the farm.