When shortening a sentence would you use the connective a prefix a adjective or phrase when shortening

The missionaries who appear in the novel are colonists from britain portugal spain italy

From “the carolina way” what is the following quote an example of? “ i made them understand that our plan would fall apart if they didn’t take care of one another: set screens; play team defense; box out; pass to the open man.” a. cultural context b. shared value c. historical context d. universal theme

Which best expresses the irony present in this passage?