Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell.

"Civilized? And you shoot down men?"

A trace of anger was in the general's black eyes, but it was there for but a second, and he said, in his most pleasant manner: "Dear me, what a righteous young man you are! I assure you I do not do the thing you suggest. That would be barbarous. I treat these visitors with every consideration.

What conclusion can readers draw about the general based on a visualization of the excerpt?

The general is insulted.

The general is amused.

The general is nervous.

The general is apologetic.

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Layne

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4 January, 20:01

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell.

"Civilized? And you shoot down men?"

A trace of anger was in the general's black eyes, but it was there for but a second, and he said, in his most pleasant manner: "Dear me, what a righteous young man you are! I assure you I do not do the thing you suggest. That would be barbarous. I treat these visitors with every consideration.

What conclusion can readers draw about the general based on a visualization of the excerpt?

The general is insulted.

The general is amused.

The general is nervous.

The general is apologetic.

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Ashley Huffman · Answer 1

A. The general is insulted.

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Daniel Bush · Answer 2

The answer is A. insulted. The look that flashed through his eyes was him being offended and his dialogue showed he was offended. I also just took the test and got it right.