Which choice best describes “shooting” in the culture of the story?
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People shot birds as a source of food in order to survive.
People shot birds as a source of food in order to survive.
It was considered a dangerous pastime and people were discouraged from it.
It was considered a dangerous pastime and people were discouraged from it.
It was a relaxing hobby that doctors recommended to people with health problems.
It was a relaxing hobby that doctors recommended to people with health problems.
It was a popular sport among people in the British countryside.
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In the context of "The Open Window" by H.H. Munro (Saki), the choice that best describes "shooting" is:
It was a popular sport among people in the British countryside.
This aligns with the social norms and leisure activities depicted in the story, where shooting is associated with the upper class and their leisure pursuits.
