In paragraph 11, what is implied by the sentences, “as chao entered the forest, flocks of birds and packs of creatures approached him. he trembled like a leaf in the wind”? a) the creatures were scared of chao. b) chao was so nervous that he was shaking. c) the creatures followed chao from the forest. d) chao was so determined that he ignored the animals. thats the story

as chao entered the forest, flocks of birds and packs of creatures approached him. he trembled like a leaf in the wind.

“farmer, beware! ” called jiang. “if i blow my lute, the creatures will attack! ”

chao begged jiang to save him from this misfortune and promised to do anything.

“you must promise to treat people better and donate half of your possessions to the less fortunate villagers,” jiang directed.

chao quickly agreed because he was so terrified, and he followed through on his promise. satisfied, jiang continued to work as a shepherd and play his lute.