become excited vs. become scared

[Castello]

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #11 "Losing It", question 2

At the crucial moment the climber lost her nerve and had to be brought down the mountain.

(a) became excited
(b) became concerned
(c) became scared
(d) became upset

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #11 "Losing It", answer 2

At the crucial moment the climber became scared and had to be brought down the mountain.

Correct answer: (c) became scared
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BECOME EXCITED?

[Mordant]

To become excited means to be full of activity or emotion.

To lose one's nerve means to lose courage. So, "became scared" is the appropriate answer.