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The correct answer is C. In the excerpt (C) from Oliver Twist written by Charles Dickens is stated that Oliver's high spirit may be inherited, but may also be attributed to him celebrating his ninth birthday with emphasis on him"having any ninth birth-day at all" which suggests that no one expected, including himself, that he well live to his ninth birthday. Hope this helps :)
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C. But nature or inheritance had implanted a good sturdy spirit in Oliver's breast. It had had plenty of room to expand, thanks to the spare diet of the establishment; and perhaps to this circumstance may be attributed his having any ninth birth-day at all
Explanation: may be attributed his having any ninth birth-day at all