I've found the missing details of this task, so I can help you out:
First: keep in mind that the value of vertical motion does not depend on horizontal motion. The task asks you to figure<span> the amount of time for a drop of water to fall 1 meter from Isabella's hand and check whether this time is enough for the water to reach the boy.
Solution for vertical motion: </span>

For horizontal motion:
Now you can see that this amount of time is not enough.
Answer:
Bad because you got virtually hugged by a teacher(unless you like being hugged by your teacher) but good because she is pretty much saying your meeting the requirements to pass the class since yall are online
Explanation:
The right answer is "A. The clergy "
You should be referring to the quote from "The Canterbury Tales" where the word gold is used to represent the clergy in all its purity that leaves it in such a high standard that nothing can reach it, just as gold can not be attained by rust.