Read the following excerpt from "In the One-Eyed Giant's Cave":

"That made the rage of the monster boil over.
Ripping off the peak of a towering crag, he heaved it
so hard the boulder landed just in front of our dark prow
and a huge swell reared up as the rock went plunging
under—
a tidal wave from the open sea."

Which inference about the giant is best supported by this excerpt?

A. The giant throws a large rock at a ship.
B. The giant wants to re-create the tall crag.
C. The giant has a violent temper.
D. The giant has a competitive nature.



Answer :

Final answer:

The giant in the excerpt displays a violent temper by throwing a large rock at the ship.


Explanation:

The best-supported inference about the giant from the excerpt is that:

  • A. The giant throws a large rock at a ship. The excerpt describes the giant ripping off a peak and heaving it towards the ship, causing a huge swell and a tidal wave.
  • C. The giant has a violent temper. The giant's rage is evident in the way he throws the boulder at the ship out of anger.

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