Answer:
C. The water was unable to continue down, so it traveled horizontally.
Explanation:
I read the paragraph and that is the only reasonable answer.
He is terrified but more concerned to as why the raven is talking, he didnt screem or run when he heard the raven talk. I would run if a animal ever talked to me. Hope this helps!
All of the stated options are correct about the usage of quotation marks, except for C, indicating measurements in inches.