The narrator is deeply troubled and fearful of the person he refers to, indicating that he feels threatened despite the individual’s outward gentleness. This is supported by the evidence that the narrator “shuddered whenever he turned his hungry eye upon me,” suggesting a sense of foreboding and dread regarding the man’s intentions.
Cannibalism in the Cars
by Mark Twain
He was gone. I never felt so stunned, so distressed, so bewildered in my life. But in my soul I was glad he was gone. With all his gentleness of manner and his soft voice, I shuddered whenever he turned his hungry eye upon me; and when I heard that I had achieved his perilous affection, and that I stood almost with the late Harris in his esteem, my heart fairly stood still!
I was bewildered beyond description. I did not doubt his word; I could not question a single item in a statement so stamped with the earnestness of truth as his; but its dreadful details overpowered me, and threw my thoughts into hopeless confusion.
"Cannibalism in the Cars" by Mark Twain
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
In 1–2 sentences, explain an inference about the narrator based on the details in the passage, and provide at least one piece of strong evidence to support your inference.
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Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
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The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
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The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
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