Find the Y-Intercept for the Graph of the Quadratic Function $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 8$$

Multiple Choice

Find the y-intercept for the graph of the quadratic function.
- $$f ( x ) = - x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 8$$

A) $( 0,8 )$
B) $( 8,0 )$
C) $( 0 , - 4 )$
D) $( 0 , - 8 )$