It Mainly haves a Topic So The Answer is C
Based on the given excerpt above which is taken from "To Kill a Mocking Bird", it shows the Scout is evoking the shooting of the rabid dog. This is the scene about the Mad Dog. The answer would be the third option. Hope this answer helps.
<span>He has to protect his reputation, and if he pardons them, then people will think he did not do his job well.</span>