Two children fear their neighbor, an elderly woman who
rarely goes outside. They invent stories about her, insisting
that she is secretly a witch. Eventually, one of the children's
mothers tells the children that the woman is lonely and has
a hard time moving quickly. The mother and the children
visit the woman, who turns out to be an excellent
storyteller. The children decide they like her.

Which statement most accurately describes two literary themes of the story?

A. One should always be willing to give people the benefit of the
doubt, even those who have treated one badly.

B. It is far better to rely on authorities to determine what is best for
you when you have limited information.

C. Even though the unknown can be scary, sometimes being
prejudiced limits one's own happiness.

D. The elderly have value because of their experience, but the young
have value because of their innocence.