Edit: i just got it, the answer was a.
review the theme. outward beauty matters little; it is our hearts that truly matter. which character actions most to develop this theme?
a. the angel brings the body of the dead swallow up to heaven.
b. the men of the town argue over who may be cast as a statue,
c. the men of the town resolve to pass a law forbidding birds to die in the city.
d. the prince's heart cracks in two.

How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.