Answer: The right answer is the B) His fear that he will look foolish and powerless.
Explanation: Just to elaborate a little on the answer, it can be added that the narrator of this famous essay by English writer George Orwell mentions that the locals do not like him, ignore him and do not show any respect for him. He, nevertheless, understands the resentment of the locals towards him and towards his fellow citizens, since they are the conquerors. When confronted with the task of killing the elephant, he is initially very reluctant to do it, but he eventually accomplishes his task, because he feels that he is expected to do so, and, if he does not do it, the locals will see him as a fool and powerless official.