Why could not Mr. Green kill anyone?

Because he was very timid

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Because he was a noble man

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Because he believed in non - violence

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Because he had a loving heart which directed his life

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Solution

The correct option is D Because he had a loving heart which directed his life
The fourth sentence from the second paragraph describes Mr. Green as a person with a loving heart which directed his life, who seemed the last man to kill anyone. Thus, D is the correct answer.
None of the other options are correct.

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