Read these sentences about Ralph from Chapter 12 of Lord of the Flies. He could climb a tree; but that was putting all his eggs in one basket. If he were detected, they had nothing more difficult to do than wait.

What is the meaning of the phrase "that was putting all his eggs in one basket"?

Ralph would be risking the theft of all of his food.

Ralph would be cutting himself off from other possible means of escape.

Ralph would be surrendering to Jack and his hunters.

Ralph would be risking his safety by hiding.