I am pretty sure the answer is either A or B. (Melancholic means sadness) so I believe it is hopeful (B) because it says that the Sun falls in a pool of 'golden light'. I am not completely sure about this though.
The best answer to this question Based on the excerpt, how is higher education different from for-profit industries? would be the option C. <span>Salaries in higher education are lower because of business costs. </span>