So now Della’s beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters. It reached below her knee and made itself almost a garment for her. And then she did it up again nervously and quickly. Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet. On went her old brown jacket; on went her old brown hat. With a whirl of skirts and with the brilliant sparkle still in her eyes, she fluttered out the door and down the stairs to the street.
Question 17 options:

a)

Della is upset that her clothes are worn.

b)

Della is upset because her hair is wet.

c)

Della is bothered that she has to find a gift for Jim.

d)

Della decides to sell her hair, and briefly mourns the loss of her favorite feature.