This is a good observation. The General reveals to Rainsford that Rainsford himself will be the hunted in page 11-15 of the story. So, your observation is correct. There is a delay in introducing the main conflict. The main reason for this is to keep Rainsford in suspense and study his reaction.
1. the knight
2. the knight
4. chaucer
Yes.
I ran to the closet, grabbed my coat, and hurried out the door.
I would say the answer is b.the candidate tries to be humorous
