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Here the correct answer would be D.
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The answer is -9 hope it hepls
Based on the given passage above, using the context, the meaning of the words in bold which are "I made earnest and successive appeals" would be this: I made several heartfelt requests. The answer would be the second option. When we say earnest, this means sincere or serious. Successive which means <span>happening one after the other without any break. Hope this answers your question.</span>