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The Octopus: A Story of California
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Chapter 8
Question 1 of 2
When Presley confronts Shelgrim, the railroad president, what argument does Shelgrim make?
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That he personally despises the ranchers
B
That the railroad will repay the ranchers in full
C
That Presley should come work for the railroad
D
That railroads are forces like the wheat — blame conditions, not men
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