Which of the following best explains the author's point of view in this ?

Question

For many months, the gigantic struggle then imminent had been painfully discernible to far-seeing men.

 

Which of the following best explains the author's point of view in this text? 

 

  

A)Looking ahead did not require much foresight.

B)The coming war was quite obvious.

C)The struggle went on for many months.

D)Watching the conflict was quite painful.

 

I think its D.

Answer 1

Is this for a test or homework?

Answer 2

I believe the answer is "B" for the following reasons:  the phrase "then imminent", implying that it was bound to happen, and then the verb tense being past perfect, where it began in the past and does not have a solid finish date.