Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The word despite is your clue that the athlete will do something less than heroic when confronted with the flu shot. Trembled completes the sentence and continues the strong tone of irony.
| Valor : | marked courage or bravery |
| Trembled : | to shake involuntarily from cold, fear, excitement, fatigue, etc |
| Sidled : | to move sideways, esp. in a shy or stealthy manner |