Read this sentence from "Caline."

She had slept long and soundly, when something awoke her as suddenly as if it had been a blow.

What does the phrase "something awoke her as suddenly as if it had been a blow" mean?


A.) Something as abrupt as a punch awakens Caline.

B.) Caline is awakened when she is hit by something.

C.) Something stirs Caline in the middle of a long dream.

D.) Caline is hurt when she wakes up suddenly.