TIMED PLEASE HURRY 15 POINTS from The Beast
by Ben B. Lindsey and Harvey J. O’Higgins
Whom or what could best be defined as “the beast” from the title?
A.
juvenile delinquents
B.
citizens of Colorado who do not vote
C.
parents who allow children to roam the streets
D.
adult offenders who abuse juvenile offenders in prison
E.
politicians and affluent businessmen in Colorado who control government

I never read 'The Beast', but I'd like to say that it is most likely D.  adult offenders who abuse juvenile offenders in prison.

Explanation:

"Beasts" are usually something that is cruel and harsh, which adult offenders who abuse juvenile offenders can be seen that way, and that seems much worse compared to the other options. Yet, since I assume you have read the story, I do advise you to think a bit deeper on the question if D. does not seem logical compared to the story.

there were a lot of changes in wars like that and thing evolved

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