In “morte d'arthur,” what is causing arthur to die?

a. old age, illness, and other natural causes
b. a terrible head wound he suffered in battle
c. his disappointment at the betrayal of his knights
d. the lady in the lake, who wants excalibur back

What is implied in the narrator's discussion of prayer? a) that usen is not concerned about trivial matters b) that prayer is ultimately useless when it comes to a person's well-being. c) that prayer is often used for evil purposes as well as good. d) that usen is the ultimate authority over the petty arguments of men.