The narrator observes that the house seems to have absorbed an evil and diseased atmosphere from the decaying trees and murky ponds around it.
Answer: C.
Explanation:
question is "Based on the excerpt, what causes Cassie to almost lose her temper?
Stacey telling everyone that they will not say anything
T.J. talking to everyone about all of his worries
Stacey saying that Cassie’s business is her business
T.J. accusing Cassie of Uncle Tomming Lillian Jean"