Question

\great king of the genii,\ cried the monster, \i will never again disobey you!\
at these words the fisherman took courage.
\what is this you are saying, great genius? tell me your history and how you came to be shut up in that vase.\
at this, the genius looked at the fisherman haughtily.
\speak to me more civilly,\ he said, \before i kill you.\
\alas! why should you kill me?\ cried the fisherman. \i have just freed you; have you already forgotten that?\

o,\ answered the genius; \but that will not prevent me from killing you; and i am only going to grant you one favour, and that is to choose the manner of your death.\
-\the story of the fisherman,\
andrew lang

which sentence is evidence that the fisherman expects to be treated fairly?
\at these words the fisherman took courage.\
\at this, the genius looked at the fisherman haughtily.\
\i have just freed you; have you already forgotten that?\
\tell me your history and how you came to be shut up in that vase.\

Explanation:

Analyze the question and target

The question asks for the sentence from the passage that serves as evidence that the fisherman expects to be treated fairly.

Evaluate the options using textual evidence

Using the Textual Evidence knowledge point:

• "At these words the fisherman took courage." This shows a change in the fisherman's emotional state (gaining confidence), but does not directly express an expectation of fair treatment or reciprocity.
• "At this, the genius looked at the fisherman haughtily." This describes the action and attitude of the genius, not the fisherman's expectations.
• "I have just freed you; have you already forgotten that?" This question directly appeals to a sense of justice, reciprocity, and fair play. By pointing out that he performed a major favor (freeing the genius), the fisherman implies that he deserves to be treated well in return, rather than being killed.
• "Tell me your history and how you came to be shut up in that vase." This is a request for information and curiosity, not an appeal for fair treatment.

Select the correct option

The third option, "I have just freed you; have you already forgotten that?", is the correct choice because it highlights the moral obligation of gratitude and fair exchange.

Answer:

• (A) "At these words the fisherman took courage."
• (B) "At this, the genius looked at the fisherman haughtily."
• (C) "I have just freed you; have you already forgotten that?" (Correct answer)
• (D) "Tell me your history and how you came to be shut up in that vase."