Which story features the idea that humans should think instead of acting like animals?

Which story features the idea that humans should think instead of acting like animals?

• A. The Baby Party
• B. Mr. Kaplan Cuts a Gordian Knot
• C. The Enemy
• D. The Scarlet Letter

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is that thinking through a problem and using reason is valued over acting on base impulses. In Mr. Kaplan Cuts a Gordian Knot, the title itself points to solving a tangled issue through intellect rather than brute force. The story centers on a situation where thoughtful, deliberate problem-solving and moral consideration guide the outcome, illustrating that humans should pause, think, and choose a wiser course instead of reacting instinctively like an animal. The other stories focus on different themes—social dynamics in a party, wartime or interpersonal conflicts, or sin and guilt in a Puritan setting—without emphasizing the contrast between rational thinking and impulsive, animal-like behavior.

The idea being tested is that thinking through a problem and using reason is valued over acting on base impulses. In Mr. Kaplan Cuts a Gordian Knot, the title itself points to solving a tangled issue through intellect rather than brute force. The story centers on a situation where thoughtful, deliberate problem-solving and moral consideration guide the outcome, illustrating that humans should pause, think, and choose a wiser course instead of reacting instinctively like an animal. The other stories focus on different themes—social dynamics in a party, wartime or interpersonal conflicts, or sin and guilt in a Puritan setting—without emphasizing the contrast between rational thinking and impulsive, animal-like behavior.