View the effect from "for want of a horseshoe nail." king richard was defeated in battle. which best identifies the cause that led to this effect?
a. king richard offered to trade his kingdom for a new horse.
b. the blacksmith hammered three nails into each horseshoe.
c. king henry's horse panicked and galloped away.
d. king henry was the better fighter and horseman.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility