What did Cecil Clayton discover about the ring on one of the skeletons in the cabin and what can be inferred through this discovery? (1 point)

Responses

A) It bore the crest of the house of Greystoke; this ring belonged to Cecil Clayton's uncle, John Clayton - the former Lord Greystoke. We know now that Cecil Clayton is Tarzan's cousin.
A) It bore the crest of the house of Greystoke; this ring belonged to Cecil Clayton's uncle, John Clayton - the former Lord Greystoke. We know now that Cecil Clayton is Tarzan's cousin.

B) It bore the crest of the house of Greystoke; however, this cannot prove any relation as this crest was shared by many different Lords, as stated in the chapter.
B) It bore the crest of the house of Greystoke; however, this cannot prove any relation as this crest was shared by many different Lords, as stated in the chapter.

C) The ring bore the crest of the house of Greystoke; this ring belonged to Cecil Clayton's brother, John Clayton - the former Lord Greystoke. We know now that Cecil Clayton is Tarzan's uncle.
C) The ring bore the crest of the house of Greystoke; this ring belonged to Cecil Clayton's brother, John Clayton - the former Lord Greystoke. We know now that Cecil Clayton is Tarzan's uncle.

D) Clayton discovered the ring was of high value and could be sold to reap a fortune.

1 answer

The correct response is:

A) It bore the crest of the house of Greystoke; this ring belonged to Cecil Clayton's uncle, John Clayton - the former Lord Greystoke. We know now that Cecil Clayton is Tarzan's cousin.

This discovery implies a familial connection between Cecil Clayton and Tarzan, revealing a potential lineage link that can deepen the narrative relationships within the story.