Cheever’s words to Giles Corey, “I think not the sound of it,” in his response to Gile’s statement that Cheever “must burn in hell” are best interpreted to mean that

A- Cheever himself fears he risks burning in hell

b- making such a statement could cause Giles to fall under suspicion

c- Many puritans did not believe in the existence of hell

d- Cheever is offended by Gile’s tone of voice

e- heaven and hell have no bearing on the issue of witchcraft