Read the excerpt from Frida Kahlo by Hedda Garza.Despite her pessimism, Kahlo's love of life prevailed. Her broken bones healed, and her spirits improved when she was able to leave her bed and walk. Still in pain and limping, Kahlo decided not to return to school. "I felt I had energies for anything except studying to become a doctor," she wrote in one of her many notes to Gómez.
Answer
A
The author believes that Frida was pessimistic, which made it difficult for her to heal.
B
The author believes that Frida was foolish and should not have left school.
C
The author believes that Frida was strong, even in the face of pain and disappointment.
D
The author believes that Frida was energetic and should have become a doctor.
Explanation
The excerpt says Kahlo’s “love of life prevailed” despite her pessimism, and that her spirits improved as she recovered. Even though she was still in pain and limping, she chose a different path rather than return to school. These details show that she was strong in the face of pain and disappointment, so choice C is correct.
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