What moral character is demonstrated by the girl who denied her presence at a fight, and what does the officer saluting the Zimbabwean flag demonstrate?

7) The girl witnessed a fight and then denied her presence when asked. This action indicates a lack of honesty and reliability in her statement.
The moral lacking is trustworthiness.

• A) caring: Not directly related to denying presence.
• B) kindness: Not directly related to denying presence.
• C) tolerance: Not relevant to the situation.
• D) trustworthy: To be trustworthy means to be reliable and honest. Denying presence when asked shows a lack of honesty.

The correct option is D.

$$\boxed{\text{D}}$$

8) The diagram shows an officer saluting the Zimbabwean flag. Saluting a national flag is a gesture of respect and allegiance to one's country. This act is a clear demonstration of love and devotion to one's nation.

• A) bravery: Bravery is courage, not directly shown by saluting a flag.
• B) confidence: Confidence is self-assurance, not the primary meaning of saluting a flag.
• C) patriotism: Patriotism is love for one's country, which is symbolized by saluting the national flag.
• D) intelligence: Intelligence is the ability to learn and apply knowledge, not related to saluting a flag.

The correct option is C.

$$\boxed{\text{C}}$$