"Some wounded thing--by evidence, a large animal--had thrashed about in the underbrush: the jungle weeds were crushed down and the moss was lacerated."
Based on your context clues, what does lacerated mean?
not growing
bountiful
torn/deeply cut

Ased on the context of the passage, what is a bunburyist? a. someone who creates an imaginary person b. a guardian who neglects his responsibilities c. a person whose health changes with their location d. a friend with whom you can share secrets