Read the excerpt from part 1 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."The cord fell away; his arms parted and floated upward, the hands dimly seen on each side in the growing light. He watched them with a new interest as first one and then the other pounced upon the noose at his neck. They tore it away and thrust it fiercely aside, its undulations resembling those of a water snake. Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?
Answer
A
The prisoner will fall asleep.
B
The prisoner will beg for mercy.
C
The prisoner will escape.
D
The prisoner will be bitten by a snake.
Explanation
The prisoner sees his hands reach for the noose and tear it away from his neck. This suggests he may free himself from the hanging and escape. The snake-like movement describes the noose, not an actual snake, so being bitten is not the most reasonable prediction.
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