Answer:
C
Explanation:
Bassanio's decision to choose the lead casket shows that one must not judge things or people by their appearance.
It is an opinion that they belong in prison
Given that 'blunt' means 'not smart' and that 'mettle' means 'wit; intelligence', I believe that the statement that best paraphrases "What a blunt fellow is this grown to be! He was quick mettle when he went to school" is "This man, who was smart in school, has grown up to be unintelligent".
I would say B
“Louise sees her life as being absolutely hers and her new independence as the core of her being.”
she feels free and enjoys this feeling of freedom.