Bianca's described demeanor best reflects that she is expected to:

• A. She acts as a passive figure who relies on others to decide for her.
• B. She actively makes all major life decisions herself.
• C. She seeks to overthrow gender norms.
• D. She isolates herself from suitors.

Answer: (A)

Bianca’s demeanor in the text embodies the expectation that women in that setting be compliant and guided by male authority. She presents herself as polite, agreeable, and ready to follow the decisions of her father and the men who court her, rather than asserting her own will or seeking to chart her own path. This passivity and readiness to defer to others’ choices reflect the social norms of the time, where daughters were often expected to rely on guardians and suitors to determine their future.

So, the description that she acts as a passive figure who relies on others to decide for her fits the portrayal in the play. It aligns with how she interacts with her father’s wishes and with her suitors, contrasting with more rebellious or autonomous behavior.