The answer is a because the altitude is greater then the length of the width
The child is not kind. I wouldn't choose A. By that I mean that the child is not kind by nature.
He did not receive the dog as a gift from his father. That eliminates E.
The subject therefore is the dog was taken into a very abusive home.
The theme is the 4th one down. Those who are abused will abuse something or someone weaker than themselves. No where do we get the idea that the child is empathetic. The dog amuses him, nothing more.
I think it is talking about how the speaker feels about what is according during his life
The wise son bought a candle and a box of matches. After lighting the candle, the light filled the entire room.