It may seem perfectly harmless to toss a pet a grape or a raisin as a treat, but these can be very deadly. although the exact cause is not known, gastrointestinal problems result after a pet ingests grapes or raisins. kidney failure frequently occurs. flowering plants, when eaten by pets, can also be lethal. lilies are especially toxic to cats by causing kidney failure. azaleas and rhododendrons can lead to serious problems for dogs. vomiting, diarrhea, and central nervous system problems can result. small amounts of xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in sugar-free candy, chewing gum, cookies, and other baked goods, can cause low blood sugar and liver damage in dogs. it doesn't take much of this stuff to cause serious problems. these three paragraphs are organized a) topically. b) chronologically. c) cause to effect. d) problem to solution.

How are the characters of tablin and keyn revealed in this excerpt from "the guard" by simon dunbar? a. indirectly through dialogue and by thoughts and actions b. directly through a narrative description c. indirectly through dialogue "where's my horse? " keyn asked. tablin looked around the dirt courtyard. he tried to peer through the shadowy arches of the flowing barrel. he even twisted in his saddle to look across the merchant's bazaar, past tents and warehouses filled with goods. "i don't know," he said. "did you leave it in your mouth? it's the only place i can think of that's big enough." keyn laughed; something got stuck in his throat half way, and he coughed for breath. "i can see you're good to go,” tablin observed as keyn struggled to clear his throat. “go get your horse yourself before i take the job and leave you to rot in the flowing barrel."