Step 1: Understanding the imagery.
The description of the "scared and offended nightingale" refers to silence — the nightingale becomes mute when disturbed or offended.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) natural: Incorrect, doesn't capture the silence.
(B) mute: Correct, the nightingale loses its voice in fear.
(C) musical: Incorrect, opposite of the intended meaning.
(D) peaceful: Incorrect, being scared or offended contradicts peacefulness.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) mute.
“One of these days you’re going to talk yourself into a load of trouble,” her father said aggressively. What do you learn about Sophie’s father from these lines? (Going Places)