Read the excerpt from part 1 of "an occurrence at ow creek bridge
a man stood upon a railroad bridge in northern alabama, looking down into the swift water twenty feet below. the
man's hands were behind his back, the wrists bound with a cord. a rope closely encircled his neck.
which is the most reasonable prediction?
the man will remain standing in this location
the man will face execution shortly.
the man will ask to be cut loose.
the man will become increasingly uncomfortable.

The answer is: The man will face execution shortly.

This is the most logical answer because the man is looking down into the water - he is expecting to be thrown into it. His hands are tied behind his back, and there is a rope encircling his neck, which means that he is standing there against his will. There is no sign of him trying to communicate with other people or ask them to be cut loose.  

don't hold me on this but it should be b

answer:

a. "there, said he, there is something for you."

explanation:

"said he" should not have been part of what is in the dialogue.