Question
What is most likely the meaning of red-handed as it is used in the following passage from Paragraph 2?
His lash was always singing among the dogs, but it was of small avail. Directly his back was turned they were at it again. He backed up Spitz with his whip, while Buck backed up the remainder of the team. Francois knew he was behind all the trouble, and Buck knew he knew; but Buck was too clever ever again to be caught red-handed.
Answer choices for the above question
A. in the act
B. fighting
C. with blood on his hands
D. easily
His lash was always singing among the dogs, but it was of small avail. Directly his back was turned they were at it again. He backed up Spitz with his whip, while Buck backed up the remainder of the team. Francois knew he was behind all the trouble, and Buck knew he knew; but Buck was too clever ever again to be caught red-handed.
Answer choices for the above question
A. in the act
B. fighting
C. with blood on his hands
D. easily
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most likely meaning of "red-handed" in the context of the passage is:
A. in the act
This phrase typically refers to being caught in the act of committing a wrongdoing or misdeed. In this passage, it suggests that Buck is clever enough to avoid being caught while causing trouble among the team.
A. in the act
This phrase typically refers to being caught in the act of committing a wrongdoing or misdeed. In this passage, it suggests that Buck is clever enough to avoid being caught while causing trouble among the team.