Answer:
c. In his left hand he held a sack, and his right hand held the arm of a boy in an iron grip.
Explanation:
Based on the excerpt from the story of Iqbal, we can easily know that the master was a cruel man just by the way he held the young boy's arm. The very word "an iron grip" gives a strong indication of someone holding onto something that wouldn't be let go easily. This sentence
In his left hand he held a sack, and his right hand held the arm of a boy in an iron grip
gives the character of Hussain, the master as someone who is cruel and representation of someone who was to be obeyed by the children.
The correct answer would be C.
I think that the simplest yet understandable sentence is the final choice: Everyone worked quietly. Hope that helps you.
