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What is "The Most Dangerous Game" about?

• a scary game between two hunters

• a strong dislike of hunting

Answer explanation

The story 'The Most Dangerous Game' is about a deadly contest between two hunters, making it the correct choice.

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 How does the story "The Most Dangerous Game" become exciting at the start?

• Whitney talks about the island they are near on the boat being spooky

• Whitney mentions Captain Nielsen, a scary person

Answer explanation

The author creates suspense by having Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing on the boat, setting an eerie tone at the beginning of the story.

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Why might we think differently about what will happen to Rainsford after reading parts of "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell?

• says sorry to the general

• stays safe and wants to get back at someone.

Answer explanation

Readers must revise their predictions about Rainsford's fate because he survives and seeks revenge, which goes against the initial assumption of his demise.

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What is the big problem in the story "The Most Dangerous Game"?

• Rainsford is against Zaroff

• Ivan is against Zaroff

Answer explanation

The main conflict in 'The Most Dangerous Game' is between Rainsford and Zaroff, making the correct answer choice Rainsford vs. Zaroff.

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In "The Most Dangerous Game", what big problem does General Zaroff have before he makes up his own game?

• He loves hunting but does not like to see animals get hurt

• He gets bored of hunting animals

Answer explanation

General Zaroff faces the problem of being bored of hunting animals before inventing his game, as mentioned in the story 'The Most Dangerous Game'.

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From the story "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell, what will Rainsford probably do next?

• look for people who live on the island.

• try to swim to another island.

Answer explanation

Rainsford most likely will search for the island’s inhabitants based on the excerpt from 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell.

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Why does Zaroff think it is okay to play his game?

• He does not hurt his guests himself.

• He thinks strong people should win over weak ones.

Answer explanation

Zaroff thinks his game is justified because he believes the weak exist to serve the strong, reflecting his belief in social Darwinism.

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In "The Most Dangerous Game," Zaroff says that people always choose to join the hunt instead of meeting Ivan. What does this tell us?

• The visitors make a secret plan to get away from the game.

• The visitors prefer to try their luck in the hunt than to be hurt by Ivan.

Answer explanation

The visitors would rather take their chances in the hunt than to be tortured.

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When Zaroff meets Rainsford, what does Zaroff want from Rainsford?

• to go hunting with him

• to stay for a long visit

Answer explanation

Zaroff wants Rainsford to join him on the next hunt, as indicated by their initial conversation.

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What ends the big problem in The Most Dangerous Game?

• Rainsford shows up in Zaroff's room

• Zaroff finds Rainsford's trick trail

Answer explanation

The correct answer choice that states the resolution of the main conflict in The Most Dangerous Game is when Rainsford appears in Zaroff's bedroom.

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