D. She speaks to him in a kind and respectful tone.
Explanation:
When Nolka first met the Chenoo, she speaks kindly and in a respectable way to him. She sees the man as elderly man, so it was a reason she had to speak to him kindly.
The Chenoo is actually a legend from Native American. It simply talks about the hunting trip embarked by a woman and her brothers. It was during the hunting season, the young men saw large footprints which they believed it's The Chinoo.
