Read the following excerpts from a story about Norse mythology: “Loki then disguised himself in servant garb so that he might administer the sleeping potion.”

“The thunder god Thor relied on strength and daring, while his brother Loki trusted his cunning instead.”

“Thor was doomed to lose the race from the beginning, for, you see, Loki had devised a shortcut for himself.”

Which of the following inferences do these clues support?

A.
Loki’s envy of his brother’s strength was all-consuming.
B.
Loki was unconcerned about breaking the rules of decent society.
C.
Those who rely on their cunning defeat those who depend on strength.
D.
The competitive nature of Thor and Loki’s relationship had its origin in their childhood.