Martin tried to hold still to keep the little boat from rocking.
Whose idea was it to go fishing? He checked his life jacket to
make sure it was securely fastened. Then he peered over the
edge of the little craft. Oh dear. All that water, just waiting to
swallow him up. It just wasn't natural for humans to be this far
from dry land. Suddenly, off in the distance, he noticed a tentacle
as thick as a pine tree rise from the depths and slap the surface
of the lake.
Based on what you read about Martin's personality, which sentence is the most
contrived action for him to take next?
A. Martin ducks down and hopes that the lake monster doesn't see him.
B. Martin tries to dial 911, but he is so scared that he fumbles with his
phone.
C. Martin freezes with fear, but he eventually gets up the nerve to steer the
boat back to shore.
D. Martin dives over the side of the boat to fight the lake monster hand to