Simply press this handle upward and the hood should easily be raised. Some hoods have spring mechanisms to hold them open. These will simply stay up once raised. However, many have a rod located at the front or to one side that s used to keep them propped open. If necessary, pop the rod out of its holding clip and look for the mating hole on the under side of the hood.
Some hoods also have a rod that is attached to the hood itself.
Similarly, pop the end of that one into the mating hole on the frame of the vehicle. There is a special oil level measurement device sticking out of one side of the engine block which has been named in honor of the many contributions to humanity by your esteemed author. This is called the Dipstick and it has the appearance of a rod with a small ring at the top. Pull this out and wipe it on a clean paper towel or rag. Reinsert it and pull it out again.