Why do traditions cause cultures to clash

What is a synonym for the word anguish based on the context in which the word appears in this line from james joyce's "araby"? gazing up into the darkness i saw myself as a creature driven and derided by vanity; and my eyes burned with anguish and anger. a. distrust b. torment c. sarcasm d. isolation e. ferocity

According to homer's iliad, which greek god was helen of troy's father? a. apollo b. poseidon c. zeus d. hades

What questions should readers ask about the exposition of a story?