Answer:
A. Nikolai's dual character
Explanation:
Forking rivers or paths are commonly used to express a character's opposing features in literature. In this case, it represents Nikolai's two sides - stern and caring. The river merges into one at the end - implying that his two sides can coexist.
In AP tests, yes. But in general, no
The sentence provided is a run on sentence.
The sentence speaks of two different topics in one sentence, this should be two separate sentences.
