Late Thursday evening, Jane was walking home from her friend Audrey's house when she heard a startling noise. The still of the night was disturbed by the loud sound of trash cans hitting the ground. Anxious, Jane went
to investigate the cause. She took out her pepper spray as she inched closer to the alley. Suddenly, one of the
lids clattered to the floor. Startled, Jane jumped back and was about to yell for help when she saw the tail of a
black cat disappearing behind the wall. She shook her head and sighed, relieved.
Why was Jane relieved at the end of the passage above?
A. She was able to get home safely.
B. A black cat was the cause of the loud noises.
C. She didn't have to go back to Audrey's house.
D. The trash cans were being picked up in the morning.