Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: The two sentinels fired again , independently and ineffectually . The hunted man saw all this over his shoulder ; he was now swimming vigorously with the current . His brain was as energetic as his arms and legs ; he thought with the rapidity of lightning . The officer , " he reasoned , " will not make that martinet 's error a second time . It is as easy to dodge a volley as a single shot . He has probably already given the command to fire at will .

Answer:

He is trying to think of a way to survive this slaughter .



What is the man thinking of at this moment ?