B. independent clause, dependent clause, other independent clause
As a spotlight beamed down upon them, the man raised his arm high in the air, a popping sound was heard, and in a flash, Jennie, the 10,000-pound elephant, suddenly disappeared.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The story talks about the man whose name is Houdini. The whole story revolves around him and his activities that he does.
In the first paragraph only, we get to know that Houdini is very strong and has got great physical strength in him. He is so strong that is shown that with his single hand only, he picks up an elephant who weights about 10,000 pounds and makes the elephant disappears. The only one who is left on the stage is, he himself. Showing that he is very strong.
