what deductive reasoning does rainford use concerning the type of prey on the island?

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what prey did he think was on the island

Asked by Qveen L #550284 on 9/4/2016 6:47 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/4/2016 6:48 PM

Answered by Aslan on 9/4/2016 6:48 PM

As he is swimming towards the island he hears the shot of a .22 rifle. He concludes that the prey can't be very big and was shot from close range.