The reason for this choice would be because in the story, Fortunato ends up being killed by the narrator, making it ironic that the narrator would say something about Fortunato's "long life".
I'd have to know the story to answer it 100% correct... but one answer could be "A" if marjorie is not socially accepted herself. But it could also be "D" if Bernice was tempted not to cut her hair.
