Why do you think that the little boys sees equality in the numbers of items and not
in the obvious difference in quantity?

these are the choices

local priests

european monarchs

common people

bible translators

d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."

answer; repetitive thoughts; ritualistic behaviors;