In this section of the crisis, paine is suggesting that
a) the war will soon be over.
b) americans are too weak to fight.
c) times are tough, but victory is possible.
d) the british are too powerful to conquer.

C) times are tough, but victory is possible.

Explanation:

In the article titled The Crisis, which was written by Thomas Paine in December 23, 1776

Part of the opening paragraph of The Crisis; "These are the times that try men's souls...Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet... the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph"

Hence, noting that this article was written on the day the General Washington crossed the Delaware River in retreat, and at a time when the Continental Army was been defeated by the British a number of times. Thomas Paine is however, comforting the reader with the understanding that even though the present times are tough and challenging, victory is possible.

the most likely outcome of fewer loon territories is that hawks would increase in proportion because the benefit of victory would be greater. hawks and loons are natural rivals of resources and victories in the game, since the lakes drying up affected the loons, the hawks would be benefited from the drought.

glass wants to live in a world of super heroes and villains. he have lived all his life trying to be responsible for the creating the origin story of a super hero; he schemed and caused many incidents (many of them fatal) hoping that someday someone with superpowers would show up and save the day.

he knew himself very much. he saw himself as a villain of a real-life super hero story. he was aware of his strengths (more than smart enough for being manipulative and scheming) and weaknesses (having fragile bones and having to rely on his mind to succeed).