This is from the book wonder

Keep Your Eye on the Character
Complete the following sentences with adjectives to describe the protagonist at each stage of the plot. Use evidence from the story to support your selected adjective.
In the exposition and rising action, the protagonist is (adjective) . This trait is evident when (example from the story) .
At the climax, the protagonist is (adjective) when he / she decides (protagonist’s decision) .
In the falling action, the protagonist is (adjective) . This trait is evident when (example from the story) .

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.