Question

read the excerpt from \the most dangerous game.\
again rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall.
the door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it
were on a spring, and rainsford stood blinking in the
river of glaring gold light that poured out. the first thing
rainsford’s eyes discerned was the largest man
rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly
made and black bearded to the waist. in his hand the
man held a long - barreled revolver, and he was pointing
it straight at rainsford’s heart.
the details of this excerpt show that rainsford sees
ivan as a(n)
hospitable
educated
alarming
revolting

Explanation:

To determine how Rainsford sees Ivan, we analyze the excerpt: Ivan is described as "gigantic," has a "black bearded to the waist," and holds a "long - barreled revolver" pointed at Rainsford's heart. "Hospitable" means welcoming, which is not supported. "Educated" has no relevant details. "Revolting" is too extreme. "Alarming" fits as Ivan's appearance (gigantic, armed) would cause fear or unease.

Answer:

alarming