One of the stories recounts soldiers who couldn't shoot because they were in awe of whom?

• A. Geronimo
• B. A German soldier
• C. An Indian brave
• D. A prisoner who was making his escape

Answer: (C)

The main idea tested here is how awe and respect for a display of courage can stop people from acting with violence. In this story, the soldiers’ hands don’t move because they are overwhelmed by the presence and bravery of an Indian brave. That moment shows a powerful emotion—admiration for noble courage—that overrides the impulse to shoot. It emphasizes how valor can transcend hostility, making even enemies pause.

Why this is the best fit: the scene is built around awe toward a generic Indian brave who embodies strength and dignity, not toward a specific named figure or toward a different character like a German soldier or a prisoner. The other possibilities don’t align with the described moment of reverence that halts violence, whereas the Indian brave represents that profound, awe-inspiring courage.