Read this excerpt from paragraph 4 of “We All Learn About Halloween”: A few days later, my storehouse rolling with nuts, I began the race for apples. Entering this race were squirrels, raccoons, and a fat old skunk who looked as if he could eat not another bite. He was ready to sleep his autumn meal off, and I resented him because he did not need my apples. However, I did not toy with him.

Part A What is the meaning of the word resented as it is used in this except?
a. made fun of
b. felt anger toward
c. played tricks on
d. became afraid of

Part B Which reason best states why Sam resented the skunk?
a. The skunk looked repulsive and unnatural after it had grown fat.
b. The skunk could have defended himself with his terrible smelling spray.
c. The skunk had won the race for apples before Sam had even started.
d. The skunk was already prepared for winter and Sam wasn’t.