Question

Which excerpt from "Wiley, His Mother, and the Hairy Man" best clues readers that the Hairy Man is the antagonist of the story?

Answer 1

Answer:

“The Hairy Man's . . . gone get you if you don't look out.”

Explanation:

he's gonna get you

better get out my hound dogs to hunt him down.

Answer 2

Answer:

A.  "The Hairy Man's....gone get you if you don't look out."

Explanation:

The only one in the story against Wiley is the Hairy Man.  The other 3 answers could apply to anyone and not make them an antagonist but the first one shows the Hairy Man is against the protagonist.