(单选题)
What’s the writer and Mark’s understanding of realists and optimists?
A.Optimists who hold fast to hope can easily survive the hardships.
B.Optimists may be psychologically damaged but never lose heart.
C.Realists tend to face reality bravely and maintain their hope.
D.Realists fail to handle the tension between acceptance and hope.
参考答案：C
参考解析：
细节理解题。根据文章第四段第五句“The ones who didn’t survive were the optimists.”（那些没能活下来的是乐观主义者）及第四段倒数第三句、四句“Stockdale was a realist. He was inspired by the stoic philosophers, and he confronted the brutal facts of his circumstances while maintaining a faith that he would prevail in the end.”（斯托克戴尔是个现实主义者。他受到了斯多葛哲学家的启发，他面对自己所处环境的残酷事实，同时坚信自己终将获胜。）说明现实主义者能够勇敢地面对现实并留有希望。故选C。
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