He who has heard the line sing suddenly out of his reel, and, after a hard-fought hour, scooped a six-pound black bass into the landing net, weary, but still "game," is not dismayed by bad luck. which choice most closely defines the word game as it is used in this sentence? a) actively interested b) an organized contest c) a secretive activity d) wild animals, birds, or fish

A) Actively interested.

Explanation:

The text clearly tells the story of a man fishing. He is said to have been waiting patiently until finally catching a fish. Despite being tired for the long wait, the man is still willing to continue fishing.

The word "game" is used to demonstrate the man's willingness to keep fishing despite his "wearyness" and "signs of bad luck".

do i dare, or should i, or maybe i should anything similar to these statements would be correct

explanation:

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).