1. Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," General Zaroff explains to Rainsford that if Rainsford survives being hunted for three days, the general will release him.

"I will give you my word as a gentleman and a sportsman. Of course, you, in turn, must agree to say nothing of your visit here."

"I'll agree to nothing of the kind," said Rainsford.

What does this interaction reveal about Rainsford's motivations or values?

Rainsford is so conceited that he would rather insult Zaroff than make a deal with him.

Despite Rainsford's many skills, he does not know how to win a negotiation.

Rainsford's sense of honor is so strong that he refuses a deal that would help him.

Although Rainsford is an expert hunter, his flaw is that he misses opportunities.

2.Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

How do Rainsford's complex traits advance the plot of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

Select each correct answer.

His confidence leads him to fight Zaroff instead of accepting passage to the mainland.

His vanity makes him jump overboard to show he can swim to the island.

His arrogance leads him to insult Ivan, making Ivan his enemy.

His sense of morality leads him to refuse to hunt human beings with Zaroff.

3.Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

Which statement best explains the author's choice to begin "The Most Dangerous Game" with the hunters discussing the location of Ship-Trap Island?

It introduces the antagonist as a cruel and heartless person.

It establishes the setting as a mysterious and isolated place.

It creates the conversational tone and sad mood of the story.

It suggests that the protagonist is a compassionate character.

Rainsford does not believe that hunting humans is the correct thing to do. He is horrified with the knowledge of Zaroff's new choice for game on the island. In the interaction between Zaroff and Rainsford, Rainsford refuses to agree to the terms Zaroff proposes because Rainsford will not keep quiet about Zaroff's murders.

His sense of morality leads him to refuse to hunt human beings with Zaroff.

Rainsford did not choose to jump overboard. His morality keeps him from accepting Zaroff's deal. He is not arrogant and does not make Ivan his enemy. There is only one correct answer for this question.

It establishes the setting as a mysterious and isolated place.

The beginning of the story introduces the mysteriousness of Ship-Trap Island. The hunters discuss how ships have anchored at the island and never returned. The island is also shrouded in fog and darkness.