The Most Dangerous Game (Paige)

What does Rainsford hear that drew him too close to the ship's rail?

• Three gun shots.

• A dog barking.

• A horn blowing in the distance.

• A man's scream.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

Rainsford falls from the yacht, after he falls Richard Connell states that "A certain cool headedness had come to him; it was not the first time he had been in a tight place." The reader can infer that Rainsford:

• had no reason to panic.

• was going to be rescued.

• knew how to survive.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

What character qualities are revealed by Rainsford's struggle after falling overboard?

• His passion for hunting.

• His strength and will to survive.

• His ability to reason and deduce.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

General Zaroff knew Rainsford because:

• they hunted together before.

• he read the book Rainsford wrote.

• they met at an exhibition.

• he guided him on a safari.

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CCSS.W.8.9A

General Zaroff explains to Rainsford that many sailors are marooned on the island due to weather, he also adds, "Sometimes, when Providence is not so kind, I help Providence a bit." Based on the previous statement, you can infer that Zaroff meant:

• I pray that the sailors will come to me

• I take maters into my own hands

• I ask sailors to stay

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4

What conclusion can be drawn about Rainsford’s feelings toward General Zaroff’s plan?

• He wants to be partner with General Zaroff.

• He considers it murder.

• He feels that it will attract the greatest hunters in the world.

• .He feels that it will boost the island’s tourism

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describes how General Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings?

• Animal life is more valuable than human life.

• Individual rights are more important than laws.

• Only the strong deserve to survive.

• Human beings are not responsible for one another.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

What two reasons does General Zaroff give as a reason for hunting humans?

• He is an animal activist.

• He is bored with hunting animals.

• A human being can reason and match his hunting skill.

• He is a lunatic.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

The reader can infer that General Zaroff is not concerned about Rainsford remaining silent about the island because:

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• General Zaroff is confident in his own abilities to hunt and kill, and therefore Rainsford will be dead.

• General Zaroff knows he will eventually convince Rainsford to keep quiet.

• General Zaroff does not have a telephone and knows that Rainsford will be locked in the cellar forever.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is Rainsford filled with terror when General Zaroff smiles and turns back?

• General Zaroff is playing cat and mouse and Rainsford is the mouse.

• Rainsford is going to have face the quicksand.

• General Zaroff is beginning to look more and more like Ivan.

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• General Zaroff will be bringing reinforcements.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.6