Read the following extract taken from "The Room on the Roof" and complete the passage by choosing the options given below: All hope left Rusty as he staggered _(16)_ the hill, weak and __(17)_. He could not _(18)_ clearly; he knew he hadn't eaten _(19)_ morning, and cursed _(20)_ for not _(21)__ Mrs. Kapoor's hospitality. He was hungry, he _(22)_ thirsty; he was tormented _(23)__ thoughts of what __(24)_ have happened to Kishan, of what might __(25)_....

• A.  below              
• B.  down
• C.  under                          
• D.  off