The abrupt sound of my dad's voice calling to my mother surprised me. Most nights, he came home from work after I was asleep. Tonight, he was early, and his sudden exclamation made me sit up straight in bed. "Hey, Imani, I got a new job!" he called to my mother. "It's the one I've been hoping for!" What does "abrupt" mean in this passage?

A. unexpected and quick.

B. repeated.

C. familiar.

D. quiet and serious.​