Question

According to Dillard's thoughts in the last section, what two reasons caused the people to scream?

A. They were startled by the sudden appearance of a wild animal.
B. They were frightened by the sound of a loud noise.
C. They were overcome with emotion.
D. They were trying to attract attention.

Answer 1

Mr. and Mrs. Hadley screamed because they were startled and frightened by the sudden appearance and sounds of lions.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the last section, the two reasons that caused Mr. and Mrs. Hadley to scream were the sudden appearance of a wild animal, specifically lions, and the sound of the lions walking through the grass. The screams were a result of being startled and frightened by the presence and sounds of the lions.