Concept:The correct idiomatic phrase is “take kindly to,” meaning to react favourably or accept something willingly.Explanation:The sentence refers to the mother’s reaction in the past to the unwashed dishes.The idiom requires the adverb “kindly,” not the adjective “kind.”Since the action and reaction are in the past, “did not take kindly” is the correct tense and expression.Answer:C. did not take kindly