I'm going to say B because there is various ways to determine the meaning of a word you do not know
Your answer would be "D" because it explained everything is beautiful but at the end it said, "But within the dense shadows, all seemed dark and gloomy as the grave." Hope this helps!
I believe that your answer will be C.
The quote is "he who laughs last laughs best" but it turns threw the fake reality that everything turns out good in the end.
I think that it can be true but not for everyone.