Answer: D: (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
The correct sequence that creates a coherent narrative is:
- (iii) Mina has bought vegetables and rice at the market, so her bags are heavy.
- (ii) She begins to pant by the time she has climbed all the stairs.
- (i) Once on the terrace, on her way to her small room in the corner, she notices the man right away.
- (iv) He was leaning against the parapet, watching the traffic below.