Let's solve this through process of elimination. We know the first part isn't a question, because there are no words to indicate that. Answer choice D is out. Answer choice B doesn't make much sense either, because it doesn't show any end quotation mark to finish off a statement. Answer choice C, a comma, can not fit into this either, because there would have to be an "and" or something similar after the word "town". The only choice left is answer choice A. "The manager will be out of town; he won't be back until Monday."
Answer:
A. The author is saddened by the violence and hate in the world, but
she continues to believe in those who make peace and beauty.
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