Why a man and not a more generalized person?
Doesn't really matter, I just said "man" because statistically men are more likely to attack someone than women are.
Attacking with words, stones, knifes, bullets, atomic bomb?
A) You are the killer's only target
B) He is attacking you with a physical object and is able to kill you with it
Are their innocent people in the area?
No.
What are the weapon options ---lethal and non-lethal-- available to me in this scenario?
Anything that can be used to kill.
Am I asleep, at breakfast, driving in my car attempting to escape someone else who appears to be chasing me?
Doesn't matter. All that matters is that he is trying to kill you and will do so if you don't kill him first.
Are their places to hide options available to me?
No.
What are the circumstances for this person to be attacking me in the first place?
Doesn't matter. All that matters is that he is trying to kill you and will do so if you don't kill him first.
Do I have a cell phone to call emergency number?
You could, but it's irrelevant since this is a kill-or-be-killed scenario.
Is this person smaller or larger than me?
This person is capable of killing you.
Does this person appear to be mental crazed or just pissed off me for cause said something inappropriate?
You are innocent.
Do I think I can out run this person on foot or in my vehicle?
No.
It comes down to this: You either kill the guy attempting to kill you, or the he kills you.