I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained  unmoved. I decided to try harder,

although I didn' t know what that meant because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more

carefully, but got another 77. Again, I       with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn' t

change his  mind. [ ]

A. quarreled

B. reasoned

C. bargained

D. chatted