Tom Has Agreed to the Terms of a Contract That

Multiple Choice

Tom has agreed to the terms of a contract that obligates him to paint Dorothy's house within thirty days. Before he began painting, Dorothy's house was destroyed by a tornado. Which of the following statements is true about Tom's contract obligations?

A) The contract remains valid, and Tom must paint Dorothy's next residence.
B) The contract remains valid, but Tom must wait a reasonable time to allow Dorothy to rescind.
C) The contract is voidable as its object is illegal.
D) The contract is discharged by impossibility of performance.