In this task, you are given two facts, and a multiple-choice question. Based on the given facts, answer the question with index of the correct option (e.g, "A").

[EX Q]: Fact1: Nonmetal elements are far fewer in number., Fact2: Elements to the right of the semiconductors are Nonmetals., Question: Elements to the right of the semiconductors are far what in number? (A) size (B) hole (C) fewer (D) eight (E) calcium (F) several (G) solid (H) shells
[EX A]: C

[EX Q]: Fact1: threatening behavior by predators causes a porcupine to extend its quills, Fact2: Puffers are smooth skinned while Porcupines have the characteristic spines or quills., Question: What does a porcupine do with its spines when it's threatened? (A) killing insects (B) Shoot them (C) kill them (D) protect them (E) Extend them (F) Shed them (G) Retract them (H) behave
[EX A]: E

[EX Q]: Fact1: killing microorganisms in food can be used to extend the shelf life of that food, Fact2: Thorough cooking is the most effective way to kill microorganisms in food., Question: What can thorough cooking do to food? (A) make it inedible (B) extend the shelf life (C) Damages them (D) make it colder (E) make it saltier (F) converting electricity to heat (G) it keeps an organism warm (H) get chemical reactions started
[EX A]:
B