Question

read this excerpt. the people laughed at buck when he arrived in the yukon because bucka would not get off the boat.b seemed excited to meet other dogs.c would not stop barking.d seemed confused by the snow.at the first step upon the cold surface, bucks feet sank into a white mushy something very like mud. he sprang back with a snort. more of this white stuff was falling through the air. he shook himself, but more of it fell upon him. he sniffed it curiously, then licked some up on his tongue. it bit like fire, and the next instant it was gone. this puzzled him, so he tried it again, with the same result. the onlookers laughed uproariously, and he felt ashamed, he knew not why, for it was his first snow.

Explanation:

The excerpt describes Buck's confused reactions to snow (sinking into it, sniffing/licking it, being confused by its properties), which causes onlookers to laugh. The other options are not supported by the text.

Answer:

D. seemed confused by the snow.