What was one reason for Evelyn's falling marks?

Correct answer: Loss of hearing ability

One reason for Evelyn’s falling marks was her decreasing ability to hear. As the hearing problem developed, she found it increasingly difficult to follow lessons and respond to what was being taught. The decline was therefore connected with a physical difficulty, not with laziness, excessive interest in games, distance from school, or hatred of music. This detail supports a central idea of the lesson: a disability can affect ordinary educational performance, yet it need not determine a person’s future. With support, training, and determination, Evelyn later achieved distinction as a musician.