21. In general, the author presents Spalding as:
Your Answer is
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Item A: L1-3, Spalding is a talented and versatile artist. L14-16, took jazz in exciting new directions.
Item B: No mention of her is currently vague.
Item C: Neglected but influential musician, suppressed by the decline of jazz. No mention of the decline of jazz.
Item D: Creative, but confined to one musical form. Lines 6-9 have a variety of musical forms.