The violent ______ of his youth reappeared and was directed not only at the army but at his wife as well.
 
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】 impatience“急躁”;character“特征,品质,性格”;temper“性情,脾气,情绪”;quality“质量,品质,性质”。四个选项中violent只能修饰temper。