Question

In the passage the author expresses his doubts about whether _____.

• A. many species of whales ought to be preserved.
• B. the exploitation of nature can be justified.
• C. whales can actually survive in the future.
• D. man really is as cruel to whales as some people have claimed.
• E. there is any point in trying to preserve all species of animals.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

whales can actually survive in the future.

Option C is correct as this is exactly what the author has wanted to express through the passage about whales if they can actually survive in the future.

Supporting Statement: A few have always managed to escape, but how much longer can this go on?

The other options are incorrect as they do not provide the appropriate information.