I really appreciate your response.
Ok, now the top view isnt dotted, which means the dugout is in fact visible from the top. however, choice C has a solid line on top, which says to me that from the top view, nothing is visible so the top view would have to be a dotted line.
"if u look at the front view, you can see the difference in elevation from the dotted line, showing there needs to be the top line there (which is in answer choice C)"
that top line just shows the lip, i dont see how it means that the answer needs a top line. I know you are correct, but help me see!