A Student Received a Phone Call in Which He Learned

Multiple Choice

A student received a phone call in which he learned that his father had unexpectedly died of a heart attack at the age of 45. Instead of crying or showing a sad facial expression, the student's face took on an angry expression and he slammed down the phone. The MOST plausible reason for this reaction is that the student:

A) appraised the situation as shocking and showed the emotion of surprise.
B) remembered that the last time he talked to his father they had an argument.
C) did not like being told this bad news over the phone.
D) appraised the situation as unfair that he lost his father at such an early age.