Read this passage from "The Dammation of a Canyon" by Edward Abbey:

This argument appeals to the wheelchair ethos of the wealthy, upper-middle-class American slob. If Rainbow Bridge is worth seeing at all, then by God it should be easily, readily, immediately available to everybody with the money to buy a big powerboat. Why should a trip to such a place be the privilege only of those who are willing to walk six miles? Or if Pikes Peak is worth getting to, then why not build a highway to the top of it so that anyone can get there? Anytime? Without

effort?

Which word best describes the tone of the passage?

A. Sad

B. Positive

C. Hostile (Correct Answer)

D. Surprised