Question

"Pure imagination," said Rainsford. "One superstitious sailor can taint the whole ship's company with his fear."

Answer 1

The second one

He is a rational man who is unaffected by superstition.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is b. He is a rational man who is unaffected by superstition.

Explanation:

It is said that Rainsford is the most important character in the story of "The Most Dangerous Game". He is a great game hunter who became stranded on General Zaroff's Ship-Trap Island and he became the same kind of prey he once hunted.  As the story goes on, He finds empathy for the game changes as the story progresses. And This guy is a rational man who is unaffected by superstition.