The celebrants at the _____ party for Cinco De Mayo were understandably ______ by the spectacle of the mariachi bands and the colorful pinatas for the children.

The celebrants at the _____ party for Cinco De Mayo were understandably ______ by the spectacle of the mariachi bands and the colorful pinatas for the children.
B) lavish..dazzled
D) mundane..astounded

I understand why B) will work but why wont D) work?

Because she had mistakenly assumed that the disputes between the parties could be successfully ——-…

Because she had mistakenly assumed that the disputes between the parties could be successfully ——-, the attorney had not prepared herself for the ——- of a long, drawn-out public trial.

A) mediated..eventuality

B) eased..probability

E) foreseen..inevitability

I understand why choice A is correct, but why are choice B and E incorrect?

Lauren was often labeled easygoing because she tended to appear…

Lauren was often labeled easygoing because she tended to appear mild and _______ rather than tense and _____
A) Sullen… Serious
B) relaxed… Excitable
C) joyful… Intelligent
D) slow… Patient
E) likable… Humorous

Got pretty confused on this question :/
Also, is there any way to ask you Passage questions? Could I like attach a pic of the passage?
Btw, your blog and book, both are amazing. ☺