D: Jo is independent
Since it says that Jo is strong, wild, and happy all alone. I can only conclude that Beth is calling Jo Independent.
To prepare readers for the difficulty of the days that lay ahead.
The answer would be option B "Johnny." Johnny died in the hospital because of the fire. It was from the burning down church and Pony, and Johnny went in their to save many little kids. It's not option A because Two-bit doesn't die at all, it's not option C because Ponyboy doesn't die either, it's also not option D because Dallas died in a gun fight with the police.
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<span>B. Novels have simple, straightforward themes (and few of them).</span>
Identifying the setting, main character, and plot, taking special note of rising action, climax, and denouement. Hope this helps have a nice day.