Madame loisel came to know the ghastly life of abject poverty. from the very first she played her part heroically. this fearful debt must be paid off." what does the word abject mean? a. feared b. hateful c. hopeless d. distinct

Which event triggers the main problem in the folktale? a a handsome prince is cursed by his stepmother b the horse provides beauty with a magical mirror c the merchant picks roses for beauty d a group of bandits attack the merchant