The author’s purpose in including this passage is to

explain to the reader the way people dressed in Black Stamps.
instruct the reader on the local customs in Black Stamps.
inform the reader of Mrs. Flowers’s social position in Black Stamps.
teach the reader how Mrs. Flowers’s fashion affected Black Stamps.

the answer is c. he is an efficient leader who prompts his crew to work quickly .

explanation:

one of the central themes of edward abbey's work has been his staunch opposition to the glen canyon dam on the colorado river that created lake powell, destroying stunning scenery and wildlife habitat, endangering many rare species of fish and animals, and also irreparably destroying many important archaeological sites which provided information about the early inhabitants of the united states.

pretty sure the answers are 1 b 2 c idk hope it is right