Paul Attempted to Hit Bruce Without Good Cause; but Bruce

Multiple Choice

Paul attempted to hit Bruce without good cause; but Bruce ducked,and Paul hit Alice instead.Alice was shocked when she felt the blow because she had been looking the other way and did not see it coming.Which of the following is true regarding the cause of action,if any,Alice would have against Paul?

A) Alice would not have any cause of action against Paul because he hit her by accident.
B) Based on the theory of transferred intent, Alice would have a cause of action against Paul for assault.
C) Based on the theory of transferred intent, Alice would have a cause of action against Paul for assault and battery.
D) Based on the theory of transferred intent, Alice would have a cause of action against Paul for battery.