Why were many americans anxious when the radio version of the war of the worlds was broadcast?

a. the u. s. president had just been assassinated.
b. they had just found evidence of life on mars.
c. they had just been attacked by the germans.
d. they had just gone through the great depression.

Kafka originally referred to gregor's parents as “the mother” and “the father”. however, the translator refers to them as “his mother” and “his father”. why might the translator use “his” instead of “the”? a. the word “his” makes the story smoother to read in english. b. the word “his” allows gregor’s parents to become more central characters. c. the word “his” makes gregor’s parents sound less loving. d. the word “his” creates a more negative tone.