D. the clock called out to her, every second speaking her name, "Beth. Beth. Beth."
Answer:
A. The issue was upsetting; the destruction of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina.
This is kind of confusing but I would choose the first one
Answer:
Based on the following passage, I can infer that Toni is Sick.
Explanation:
A Press release is an announcement sent to the media to generate publicity .