The meaning of the underlined word "straddled" is "sat with one leg on each side". The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option. The other meaning of this word can also be "considered", but it is not an option. I hope the answer has helped you.
True, because he is taking the answer from a speaker without changing it in his own words or verbal imagination.
B. Friendly as a rabid dog because you don't expect rebid dogs to be friendly.