The answer would have to be something similar from life to death
According to Sternberg, this is an example of practical intelligence. Practical intelligence includes the following abilities: know what and to whom to say, know a right moment for it and know how to do it all in order to make the most of the situation.
The number of seats in the House of Representatives depends on the population, but not directly: it depends on the population as compared to the other states. Based on the population, the number is being apportioned (aloted), roughly proportionally to the population.
So b.population would be good for a rough estimate, but the actual answer is c.
Simile is used to explain the meaning. Using a simile contrasts one thing with something of a different kind, and here "lit her face like rain" is comparing the clearness to rain.