Which example shows a correct way to paraphrase this quotation?“Those who kill snakes get killed by snakes,” said Chuchundra, more sorrowfully than ever. “And how am I to be sure that Nag won't mistake me for you some dark night?”
Answer
A
Chuchundra knew that those who kill snakes are likely to get killed by one. He worried that Nag might mistake him in the darkness for Rikki-tikki.
B
Rikki-tikki was worried that Nag would come after him, and he went to see Chuchundra for advice.
C
Chuchundra was “sorrowful” over the killing of the snake. “More than ever,” he was sure Nag would think he was Rikki-tikki some night in the darkness.
D
“Those who kill snakes get killed by snakes,” said Chuchundra, more sorrowfully than ever.
Explanation
A paraphrase restates the quotation’s ideas in new words while keeping their meaning. Choice A explains that Chuchundra fears snake-killers may be killed by snakes and worries Nag could mistake him for Rikki-tikki in the dark. Choice D repeats the original wording, while B changes the focus and C keeps much of the quoted language.
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