AMC 8 1991 Problem 8

What is the largest quotient that can be formed using two numbers chosen from the set $\{ -24, -3, -2, 1, 2, 8 \}$? $\text{(A)}\ -24 \text{(B)}\ -3 \text{(C)}\ 8 \text{(D)}\ 12 \text{(E)}\ 24$