Read this excerpt from Section VI of The Way to Rainy Mountain.
Now and then there comes a tarantula, at evening, always larger than you imagine, dull and dark brown, covered with long, dusty hairs. There is something crochety about them; they stop and go and angle away.
Based on the author’s word choice, which word best describes the author’s view of tarantulas?
A.) adoration
B.) fear
C.) anger
D.) respect