Which best explains the author's choice to open the story in Martha Hale's
kitchen?
A. Mrs. Hale's kitchen turns out to be directly connected to the crime
being investigated.
B. Mrs. Hale's feelings about her kitchen help her understand the
crime that happened.
C. Mrs. Hale's personality changes noticeably when she has to leave
her kitchen.
D. Mrs. Hale's description of her kitchen shows how much she
misses her friend.
