Read the excerpt below and answer the question. the ladies, who in vain had implored gualtieri to see that griselda remained in another room, or to lend her one of the dresses that had been hers, so that she would not cut such a sorry figure in front of his guests, took their seats at table and addressed themselves to the meal. all eyes were fixed upon the girl, and everyone said that gualtieri had made a good exchange. but griselda praised her as warmly as anyone present, speaking no less admiringly of her little brother. which statements explain how the excerpt above contributes to the theme of gender role reversal? select all that apply. the acts by gualtieri are based on his emotions and fears rather than his sense or logic. griselda does not lash out or act emotionally, even though she is being mistreated. griselda praises both the young girl and her brother equally. the ladies have no power of their own and can only make requests of gualtieri.

1. b

2. a deadly disease

4. at the same time

5. a) true

b) true

c)false?

d)false?

7. para.1 = c

para.2 = d

para.3 = f

para.4= b

para.5= e

para.6 = a

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