Question: For the organizations that strictly controlled their membership or the number of members, developing and maintaining their membership base was a formidable challenge.
Organizations that strictly controlled their membership wasn't a challenge.

Answer: no

Question: uh for the uh nationals
Who made it to the nationals?

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: It's now a bustling bazaar of tailors, metal-workers, and other artisans.
You can find a just about anything you want to be made in this market.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell