Hello! Truth or dare?

Which sentence best represents the thesis of this article? a they challenge us to consider whether we can trust what we are seeing. b optical illusions may seem mysterious, but they are not unexplainable. c through science, we can learn how optical illusions work. d let’s take a look at three common optical illusions and explore the science behind each one.

The _ is in charge if food safety, meat and plant production for human consumption, and developing and exploring new technologies in farming and ranching.

Who is the speaker in this excerpt from book 13 of homer’s odyssey, and what inference can you make from the tone?