Re-read the first line of the passage...
An apprehensive night crawled slowly by like a wounded snake and sleep did not visit Rainsford...
What does the figurative language in this sentence emphasize about Rainsford's current situation?
Question 2 options:
He is terrified because he is surrounded by wounded snakes.
His fear and anxiety is so high that he is unable to sleep.
He is peaceful and getting a good night of rest.
He is experiencing inner turmoil because of his decision to hunt Zaroff.