Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part.
The audiences were small, and even if Rudolf had been really first-rate, they would not have been very demonstrative. （ ）
A.正确答案CThey would not have demonstrated much interest.
B.They would not have done anything for him.
C.They would not have responded warmly.
D.They would not have told him anything.
