Select the correct answer.Read the excerpt from the passage.(7) Suddenly she whirled from the window and stood before the glass. Her eyes were shining brilliantly, but her face had lost its colour within twenty seconds. Rapidly she pulled down her hair and let it fall to its full length.What does the author mean when he writes that Della's "face had lost its colour"? A. Della's hair is her only element of beauty. B. Della has realized what she must give up for Jim. C. Della has become sick with worry about Jim's gift. D. Della's complexion is fair and exquisite.

Select the correct answer.Read the excerpt from the passage.(10) On went her old brown jacket; on went her old brown hat. With a whirl of skirts and with the brilliant sparkle still in her eyes, she fluttered out the door and down the stairs to the street.How does the information in the excerpt develop a sense of mystery in the story? A. It conveys that Della is leaving to meet someone important. B. It suggests that Della is about to do something of significance. C. It substantiates Della’s desire to make herself happy. D. It reveals that Della has decided to leave her shabby apartment.

What personal growth is Della going through?She is becoming braver.She is becoming more creative.She is becoming less vain.

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.Read the following excerpt from the text:(9) So now Della's beautiful hair fell about her, rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters. It reached below her knee and made itself almost a garment for her.Which word could replace cascade and best maintain the author's intended meaning? could replace the word cascade while maintaining the author's intended meaning.

Offer alternative interpretationsByron also suggests that without the light on her face, the darkness of the woman's hair would not be .

Select the correct answer.Read the excerpt from the story.(7) Suddenly she whirled from the window and stood before the glass. Her eyes were shining brilliantly, but her face had lost its colour within twenty seconds. Rapidly she pulled down her hair and let it fall to its full length.How is the representation of a woman considering her reflection different in the painting than in the story? A. The painting emphasizes the woman's movements, while the passage focuses on the woman's thoughts. B. The painting shows a woman appreciating her hair, while the passage emphasizes a woman unaware of her beauty. C. The painting shows a woman regarding her reflection without worry, while the passage depicts a woman regarding her reflection as a solution to a problem. D. The painting emphasizes an emotional struggle within the woman, while the passage characterizes the woman as confident.