Well, using my limited knowledge, "cleaving" means to chop, break in half, split, etc. Twain means twice. So, perhaps it's like "you've broke my heart in half", something along those lines? hopefully this helps you.
D. The correct form would be:
"What have they accomplished so far?"
Answer: b
Explanation: it might make the reader reconsider the emotions that photo stirs up
Anna Quindlen's purpose is to help us to realize that the US as a whole, even though we are many different cultures and religions, we manage to find common ground as a whole.