After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Contrary to our expectations, the principal rose to the occasion. This means that the principal

• A.was the chairman of the occasion
• B.made the most beautiful speech at the pccasion
• C.proved himself able to handle the situation
• D.was invited as the guest-of -honour despite our objection