Which line from White Fang best supports the inference that White Fang was surprised by Lip-lip’s hostility?

White Fang’s surprise is best supported by the detail that he did not seem to expect Lip-lip to be a threat. Choice C says Lip-lip was White Fang’s own kind and “did not seem dangerous,” explaining why Lip-lip’s hostility would catch him off guard. The other choices describe their movements, White Fang’s injury, or Lip-lip’s experience in fights.

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