What did the mom not understand when looking at snapshots from Chris's life?

• A. Why he chose to study law.
• B. Why he had to take that kind of chance.
• C. Why he disliked hunting.
• D. Why he preferred city life.

Answer: (B)

This question is about understanding what motivates Chris and how that motivation clashes with his mother's perspective. The snapshots of his life show him choosing to live with minimal safety and maximum challenge, pursue authenticity, and test himself against the wilderness. His mother can’t grasp why he felt he had to take such risks or abandon a conventional path. That inability to understand the pull of danger and adventure is precisely what the choice about taking that kind of chance highlights. The other options don’t fit because the scenes in question aren’t about studying law, disliking hunting, or preferring city life; they’re about why he felt compelled to chase risky, uncertain experiences.