"Cannibalism in the Cars" by Mark Twain

Question

Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which explicit statement is best supported by the details in the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

Mr. Rogers wants another candidate because Mr. Herrman has lost too much weight.
Mr. Rogers wants another candidate because Mr. Herrman has lost too much weight.

Mr. Rogers speaks to express his dissatisfaction with being chosen by the committee.
Mr. Rogers speaks to express his dissatisfaction with being chosen by the committee.

The passengers are horrified at the thought of resorting to cannibalism.
The passengers are horrified at the thought of resorting to cannibalism.

Answer 1

The best-supported explicit statement based on the details in the passage "Cannibalism in the Cars" is:

The passengers are horrified at the thought of resorting to cannibalism.

This statement aligns with the overall themes and reactions depicted in Twain's work, where the idea of cannibalism is met with shock and horror by the characters involved.