In "the tall woman and her short husband," mrs. tall can be described as a. violent and angry b. reserved and sincere c. sad and lonely d. happy and outgoing

"The tall woman and her short husband" is a brief story about a contrasting couple although inseparable at the same time, connected by strong ties; the story is set in China's Cultural Revolution where prejudice athwart diversity played a big role in the construction of a new society.

Since Mrs. Tall is depicted by people as “dried up and scrawny" resembling an "unvarnished ping-pong bat", the option that best fits that description would be (C.) Sad and lonely.

Explanation:

taking into account that a theme is the central topic a text treats and can be developed through a story, play, poem etc. the following are themes that can be further developed:  

my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. (the story could be about each of the unususal interests)

once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. (this could be a saying or a proverb)

the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. (it could be developed detailing how each of these sheepdogs lay around)

a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. (it could be developed detailing the different effect upon people)

innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. (it could be developed detailing how is a world full of corruption)

king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. (it is just a sentence and doesnt give any idea or topic to be discussed in details.

evil often wears the disguise of innocence. (this could be a saying or a proverb)

a you should do a lion because they are so majestic