Question

Read the excerpt from Robin Hood.

It was well for Robin Hood that that same forester’s head was spinning . . . , or else he would never have taken another step. As it was, the arrow whistled within three inches of his head. Then he turned around and quickly drew his own bow, and sent an arrow back in return. "Ye said I was no archer,” cried he aloud, "but say so now again!”

Why does this excerpt represent the climax of the story?

It explains how Robin Hood defends himself.
It gives additional details about Robin Hood’s life.
It describes Robin Hood’s highest emotional state in the story.
It reaches a conclusion for Robin Hood’s problems in the story.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer to your question is C.

Answer 2

It describes Robin Hood’s highest emotional state in the story.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is true because, his emotional state at that time was a thing which he is trying to figure. As he progress further, comes the arrow which passed his head by inches. This would have made him to become emotional dis-stabilized considering the fact that he was nearly killed by an arrow.