Select three sentences from the passage that best show how the attitude of the gnomes changes in the story.
A. As the fire in the forge hissed and crackled,
the gnomes drew magic circles in the air.
B. But because they were gnomes they were
ornery and hated to do favors for anyone.
C. Soon they promised to do what Loki asked of
them.
D. So Loki flattered them, sweetening their ill
humor with praise.
E. Ivaldi's sons were famous for their fine work
forging metal.
F. The gnomes pulled a dazzling lump of molten
gold from the fire and used it to spin the finest
tresses for Sif.