1. B - <em>An older man with a staff in the shape of a serpent</em>
2. C - <em>he sees a ribbon from his wife faith's cap</em>
Explanation:
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First of all, in the piece of literature a Young Goodman Brown, when Goodman Brown walks in the forest he is greeted by an an<u> older man with a staff in the shape of a serpen</u>t. Also, as Goodman Brown is compelled to continue into the forest toward the devilish gathering, <u>he sees a ribbon from his wife faith's cap</u>.
The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the first question is the letter B which is "an older man with a staff in the shape of a serpent."
On the other hand, the best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the second question is letter A which is "<span>the older man gives him a staff."</span>
I hope my answer has come to your help. Have a nice day ahead and may God bless you always!