Based on the passage, what can be reasonably inferred about the people's reaction to the outbreak of Black
Death?
a. They reacted first with shock and then depression as gradual progression of the disease slowly wore
down their immune systems.
b. They stoically accepted their fate when they contracted the disease, placing their faith in God and
looking forward to an afterlife in heaven.
c. They reluctantly accepted the newly-developed treatments of doctors, which helped slow the spread
of the disease and end its progression.
d. They reacted with fear and despair as the random and overwhelming nature of the disease left them
unable to sufficiently respond.