Question+4

=Question #4=

At the story’s exposition, Rainsford stated his feelings about hunting and his place in it: “The world is made up of two classes—the hunters and the hunted.” Which statement from the story’s **rising action** best reflects the **irony** of Rainsford’s words?

A) “Rainsford’s impulse was to hurl himself down like a panther, but he saw that the general’s right hand held something small and metallic—a pistol.” B) “Rainsford let the drowsiness of the night take over; 'Let the night be my eyelids.'” C) “He did not have to wait long. The cat was coming again to play with the mouse.” D) “To the great hounds the general called: ‘Better luck another time!’ Then he switched on the light.”