Which of these inferences about Colvin is most strongly supported by the following passage (paragraph 8)?
History had me glued to the seat. Harriet Tubman’s hands were pushing down on one shoulder and Sojourner Truth’s hands were pushing down on the other shoulder. I was paralyzed between these two women; I couldn’t move.
Answer choices for the above question
A. Two passengers on the bus held Colvin down.
B. Colvin was manhandled by the police when she refused to give up her seat.
C. She was inspired by her historical forebears.
D. Colvin knew Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman from when she was a little girl.
Answer: She was inspired by her historical forebears.