Question

what does \hunkered\ mean in this sentence from the text? but asha hunkered in the corner of her cage, squawking, \five oclock! time for dinner, james\ a fell backward b straightened up c squatted down d jumped around.

Explanation:

Based on the context of being in a corner and squawking, "hunkered" likely means squatted down.

Answer:

C. squatted down.