Naomi is writing an essay about "The Most Dangerous Game.” Which detail from the excerpt best supports her idea that Rainsford f
eels agitated? A. . . . nevertheless Rainsford could not quiet his brain with the opiate of sleep. He lay, eyes wide open.
B. He sought to throw open the door; it would not open. He went to the window and looked out.
C. . . . the hounds heard him at the window and looked up, expectantly, with their green eyes. Rainsford went back to the bed and lay down.
D. He had achieved a doze when, just as morning began to come, he heard, far off in the jungle, the faint report of a pistol.
Answer: A. ...nevertheless, Rainsford could not quiet his brain with the opiate of sleep. He lay, eyes wide open.
Explanation: Agitation or anxiety often result in lack of sleep or poor quality of sleep. The other options given do not depict agitation as clearly, for example, in Option B, he may be agitated by the stuck door, but his following action of going to and looking out of the window, does not portray his agitation.
