The correct answer is (B) The prey (of an animal, bird, hunter, etc.); an intended victim; the object of pursuit by bird of prey, hunters, etc; an animal, bird, or anything that is hunted, pursued, or attacked.

Quarry comes from Middle English querre (animal parts fed to the hounds). Old French curée (cuir [skin])

Examples of use:

• The hawk swooped down to seize its quarry.
• An old gazelle several meters behind the rest of the herd became his quarry.