As a sign of homage for the late president, government flags will be flown at half-mast today.
I read this story and so I can say its answer should be 4 (She has gained a deeper understanding of her daughter).
The economic and social disruption caused by the pandemic is devastating: tens of millions of people are at risk of falling into extreme poverty, while the number of undernourished people, currently estimated at nearly 690 million, could increase by up to 132 million by the end of the year.
I would say that the writer is using either personification or metaphor. However, I find B. personification to be the most logical answer.