<span>B. tragedy</span> or C. rags to riches
it should be reddened with exhilaration
Maybe this: When you're have a secret story, its horrible. It hurts to keep it it. Idk thats my best guess
I'll answer for the dependent clauses.
In #1, "Contrary to popular expectations" is the dependent clause.
In #2, the dependent clause is "It's a little known fact."
In #3, the dependent clause is "Mrs. Kelly reflected that, besides flying."