Question

select the correct answer. then press the submit button. what caused jing-jings mother to change her mind and allow lok to marry her daughter? a he impressed her with his bravery by telling her how he defeated both a dragon and a lion. b he explained the dream he had about the red string tied around his ankle. c he professed his love for jing-jing and promised he would always take care of her. d he used a white bead to make the gems grow and then gave them to her as a gift.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on the story context (assuming it's a folktale - like story). Option D describes an action (using a white bead to grow gems and gifting them) which is a tangible, impressive act that could change a mother's mind about marriage, as it shows resourcefulness/ability to provide. Option A's dragon/lion defeat may be less likely in some story contexts, B's dream is intangible, and C's profession of love is emotional but less impactful than a gift of growing gems in some cultural story logics.

Answer:

D. He used a white bead to make the gems grow and then gave them to her as a gift.