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1.  Who is speaking with Rainsford as the short story opens?

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Whitney is speaking with Rainsford as the short story opens. This is evident from the context provided in the question.

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2. How does the General know about Rainsford?

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The correct answer is that the General read about Rainsford in a magazine. This means that the General gained knowledge about Rainsford through an article or publication that featured information about him. It implies that the General was not personally acquainted with Rainsford through a party, mutual friends, email communication, or being related as uncle and nephew.

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3. How many days must a person elude Zaroff before he is set free?

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In the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, Zaroff is a wealthy hunter who has grown bored with hunting animals and now hunts humans for sport. The protagonist, Rainsford, finds himself being hunted by Zaroff on an isolated island. Rainsford must elude Zaroff for three days in order to be set free. This is because Zaroff believes that three days is enough time to provide a fair challenge for his prey. If Rainsford can successfully evade Zaroff for three days, he will be allowed to leave the island and escape his deadly fate.

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4. ______________________ wins the game.

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Rainsford wins the game because he is the subject of the sentence and is the one who emerges victorious.

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5. List ONE main character who dies during the story.

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In the story, one main character who dies is General Zaroff. He is the antagonist of the story and is killed by the protagonist, Rainsford, during their intense game of cat and mouse. Ivan, on the other hand, is General Zaroff's henchman who also dies, but he is not considered a main character in the story.

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6. Who is the first person to "greet" Rainsford at the door of the very large house?

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Ivan is the first person to "greet" Rainsford at the door of the very large house. This is evident from the context of the question, which implies that Rainsford arrives at the house and is met by someone. Out of the given options, Ivan is the only character who fits this description. Therefore, Ivan is the correct answer.

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7. Why does Zaroff believe that his "game" is the most dangerous?

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Zaroff believes that his "game" is the most dangerous because he believes that the ability to reason gives humans an advantage over other animals. While greater strength and speed may be advantageous in some situations, Zaroff believes that the ability to reason allows humans to strategize, plan, and outsmart their opponents. This makes them more unpredictable and ultimately more challenging to hunt, making them the most dangerous game for Zaroff.

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8. Rainsford believes that the __________ ______________ is the most dangerous game, while General Zaroff believes that __________________ are.

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Rainsford believes that the Cape Buffalo is the most dangerous game, while General Zaroff believes that humans are.

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9. Where is Rainsford's yacht headed?

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Rainsford's yacht is headed to Rio de Janeiro.

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10. What is Rainsford's first name?

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11. Rainsford finally eludes Zaroff by jumping into the _____________________.

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Rainsford finally eludes Zaroff by jumping into the sea or ocean. This means that Rainsford escapes from Zaroff by diving into the water. By doing so, he puts distance between himself and Zaroff, making it difficult for Zaroff to track him. The sea or ocean provides a natural barrier and a means of escape for Rainsford, allowing him to evade capture and potentially survive.

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12. True/False:  Zaroff has never lost his game.

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False. In Richard Connell's short story "The Most Dangerous Game," General Zaroff mentions that he has never lost his game until he encounters Rainsford, who ultimately outsmarts and defeats him.

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13. Rainsford is passing near ____________ ____________ island in his yacht.

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Rainsford is passing through a treacherous island in his yacht, which is known as a ship trap. This implies that the island poses a significant danger to ships passing by, potentially causing them to become trapped or wrecked. The term "ship trap" suggests that the island is intentionally designed or naturally formed in a way that makes it hazardous for passing vessels.

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 Who is speaking with Rainsford as the short story opens?
How does the General know about Rainsford?
How many days must a person elude Zaroff before he is set free?
______________________ wins the game.
List ONE main character who dies during the story.
Who is the first person to "greet" Rainsford at the door of the very...
Why does Zaroff believe that his "game" is the most dangerous?
Rainsford believes that the __________ ______________ is the most...
Where is Rainsford's yacht headed?
What is Rainsford's first name?
Rainsford finally eludes Zaroff by jumping into the...
True/False:  Zaroff has never lost his game.
Rainsford is passing near ____________ ____________ island in his...
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