Frightened because it makes the most sense
I believe the answer would be C because that just doesn't make any sense
The relationship of a work of literature the person or culture that created it a primary influence on the work is that the work of literature that is being referred to is something out of art. Because of the person and its culture, the primary influence made is that it brought out the background of the person or culture through that work - and it is very close to is heart.
C, D and B are all opinions, but A is true. New York City is the most populous city in the United States.