8. if mrs. wender wears the "conventional" cross from hem to hem and from breast to breast,

why is it "conventional"?

faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or undertaking.

a low four-wheeled open carriage of a kind formerly used in russia.

peace, morning, sun glooming, sorrow, woe pardon’d, punished, more hence, talk, story. all of these three words have to do something with a depressed, regretful tone. woe is another word for misery, heartache, so all of these words are about unhappy feelings.

the answer is b. the tomb is underground and dark, and its opening is covered by a heavy grate.