I need help on These it’s due Today

Read the exercept from robert stawell ball great astronmers, based on the context of the exerpct what does the word protacted most clearly means? a. seeming to be truthful b. weighing an excessive amount c. extending in a specific decision d. continuing for a long time e. being exceptional and talented

Which statement is the most accurate summary of this excerpt from leo tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich?

To the person who said "why are boys always in their lying nature (school project)" lol but nah you jus mess with the wrong dudes