When a close encounter with a black mamba left him unharmed, George felt reassured in his plan.
To shirk means to avoid doing something.
So, if there are any choices, I'd choose that someone would be tempted to shirk a difficult task, or something you just don't feel like doing.
Lol I’m not normal though
The correct answer is D. Commands.
Issuing commands and ordering people always uses imperative mood such as: Do it! or Work harder!