Question

questioning her nurse, she learned all there was to know about tama. besides being attracted by his good looks, the beautiful tamas heart went out in sympathy to the young man in his misfortune and loneliness, and she asked her mother to invite him to the house as her music-master, so that they might play duets together—he performing on the flute to her accompaniment on the koto.
(7) the mother consented, thinking the plan an excellent one, and the young samurai became a frequent visitor in the merchants house.
(8) in this way the intimacy deepened till by degrees the young man was treated like a trusted member of the family.
(9) the young master and pupil thus meeting day by day, presently fell in love, for heart calls to heart when both are young and handsome and the bond of similar tastes cements the friendship. choosing themes and songs expressive of love they communicated their sentiments to one another through the romantic medium of music and the two instruments blended in perfect harmony, the kotos accompaniment giving an ardent response to the plaintive melody of the young mans flute, which walked forth the hopeless passion consuming his soul for the lovely maiden.
(10) tamas parents were totally unaware of all that was happening, but her nurse soon guessed the secret of the young couple. the woman, who loved her charge faithfully and devotedly, could not bear to see her unhappy, and foolishly helped the lovers to meet each other in secret. with these unexpected opportunities they pledged themselves to each other for all their lives to come, and tried to think of some way by which they could obtain the old peoples consent to their marriage. but hayashi guessed that the merchant was ambitious for his daughter, and knew that it was improbable that he would accept a
son - in - law as poor and obscure as himself. so he postponed asking for her hand until it was too late.
select the correct answer
which sentence best states how the character of tama develops over the course of the text?
a. tama struggled to learn to play the koto, but she eventually learns to play from a master musician
b. tama believed that she would run away with hayashi, but she decides that she should respect her parents wishes.
c. tama respected the decisions of her parents, and she decides to marry the man her parents have chosen for her.
d. tama was hopeful that she would be able to marry the man she loves, but she realizes her marriage will be decided by her parents.

Explanation:

• Option A: The text does not mention Tama struggling to learn the koto.
• Option B: The text shows that Tama initially might have had wishes (like being with Hayashi), but she decides to respect her parents' choice.
• Option C: The text does not say Tama respected the decisions because she thought they were right from the start.
• Option D: The text indicates that Tama loved a man but realized her marriage was decided by her parents.

Answer:

D. Tama was hopeful that she would be able to marry the man she loves, but she realizes her marriage will be decided by her parents.