Question

What is implied by the line: “Then all smiles stopped together”?

• A. The Duchess became unhappy
• B. The Duke stopped smiling at her
• C. The Duke likely ordered her death
• D. The Duchess ran away

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Duke likely ordered her death

This chilling line implies that the Duke gave commands to end her behavior—and “all smiles stopped”—suggesting that she was killed, and he now controls her image in a portrait.