Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: We did n't know what was down there or why we were so afraid , but we knew our fears were warranted We were brave , once ; high on the candy that we kept , hidden , stock piled under our beds . We stood , hands clasped so tight my fingers felt like they were melding into hers . Cara knocked , she was older .
Question: Why may Cara have knocked ?
Options: 
A. She was the only brave one .
B. None of the above choices .
C. She was the elder .
D. She was energized from candy .


C