Identify the Vertex, Axis of Symmetry, and Intercepts for the Graph

Multiple Choice

Identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts for the graph of the function.
- $$y = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 8$$

A) Vertex at $( - 1,9 )$ ; axis: $y = 9 ; x$ -intercepts: $( - 4,0 )$ and $( 2,0 ) ; y$ -intercept: $( 0,8 )$
B) Vertex at $( 1,5 )$ ; axis: $y = 5 ; x$ -intercepts: none; $y$ -intercept: $( 2,0 )$
C) Vertex at $( 1,5 )$ ; axis: $x = 1 ; x$ -intercepts: none; $y$ -intercept: $( 2,0 )$
D) Vertex at $( - 1,9 )$ ; axis: $x = - 1 ; x$ -intercepts: $( - 4,0 )$ and $( 2,0 ) ; y$ -intercept: $( 0,8 )$