Read this excerpt from the section "Pleasantly Surprised." they had arrived near the 80 cherry trees first planted by
Mrs. Taft, then in bloom, before they were aware of it.
“Mukojima!” exclaimed Dr. Takamine as he sprang from the
carriage.
How does the word "sprang" affect the meaning of the excerpt?
It implies that Dr. Takamine carefully exited the
carriage.
It shows that Dr. Takamine bounced because of the
material in the carriage.
It conveys Dr. Takamine's joy when he sees the
cherry trees.
It suggests Dr. Takamine's anger when he notices the
cherry trees.