In Chapter XV of William Wells Brown’s Clotel, why was Clotel made to cut her long hair ?

In Chapter XV of William Wells Brown’s Clotel, why was Clotel made to cut her long hair ?

A. The mistress of the house was afraid her husband would be attracted to Clotel.
B. To keep the lice away.
C. So that the other slaves would get along with her.
D. So she could sell it.