Which statement best describes how the author of "A Widow's Burden" altered historical facts to tell her story? A. In reality, the problem of the inequalities experienced by Sarah could not be put right so easily.
B. In reality, it would be difficult to prove that women had gained political power in less than fifty years.
C. In reality, it is unlikely that one woman's speech would be powerful enough to encourage Sarah to agree with her parents.
D. In reality, the women's movement did not improve the standard of living for women in the 1840s.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility