Read the following article and answer the question by choosing from the options.

The kids were smart and fast on the ball . They also looked a lot older than I remember kids looking when I was in high school . They were freshmen and I swear some of them had long , flowing beards . We have a couple props that go with our signings . Our books , obviously .

What may be the reason why they were surprised about beards ?
Pick from:
[I] They do n't think beards are hygienic ..
[II] They may have had trouble growing one in high school ..
[III] None of the above choices ..
[IV] They are surprised that men still wear beards .....A:
[II]