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The blue dye used in the tapestry has faded to a greyish green in the panels that hung nearest the window. The dye is stable in darkness but breaks down in sunlight, and the window faced south.

According to the text, why did the panels nearest the window change colour?

  1. A. Sunlight through the south-facing window broke down the dye.Correct
  2. B. The panels were washed too often.
  3. C. A different dye was used in those panels.
  4. D. The dye reacts with cold air.

Answer: A. Sunlight through the south-facing window broke down the dye.

The second sentence states it: the dye breaks down in sunlight, and the window faced south.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The panels were washed too often.
Washing is never mentioned.
C. A different dye was used in those panels.
The text speaks of one dye throughout.
D. The dye reacts with cold air.
Air temperature is not mentioned.

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