Read this excerpt from anne frank remembered. that day i walked to gestapo headquarters. the red-and-black swastika flew from the flagpole. uniformed germans were everywhere. it was a well-known fact that people who entered this building did not always leave it again. i entered the building and inquired of the soldiers on guard where this austrian had his office. i was told which office, and went directly there. which theme can be inferred from this excerpt?

a: people are curious about the unknown.
b: guards make the gestapo headquarters intimidating.
c: miep’s determination leads her into a dangerous situation.
d: people with firm convictions are willing to take risks.