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    The two men fight and _________________ wins.

    • Whitney
    • Rainsford
    • Ivan
    • Zaroff
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  • 2. 

    Rainsford then meets a sophisticated general named ________________ who speaks about the game he hunts on the island.

    • Whitney

    • Zaroff

    • Ivan

    • Clyde

    Correct Answer
    A. Zaroff
    Explanation
    Rainsford meets a sophisticated general named Zaroff who speaks about the game he hunts on the island. This suggests that Zaroff is the correct answer as he is the one who engages in the conversation with Rainsford about the hunting game. The other options, Whitney, Ivan, and Clyde, are not mentioned in the context of meeting the general or discussing the game.

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  • 3. 

    At the beginning of the story, Rainsford and _____________are on a boat bound for the Amazon forest.

    • Sanger

    • Whitney

    • Ivan

    • Zaroff

    Correct Answer
    A. Whitney
    Explanation
    At the beginning of the story, Rainsford and Whitney are on a boat bound for the Amazon forest. Whitney is Rainsford's companion and fellow hunter. They are both excited about their upcoming hunting expedition in the Amazon forest. Whitney serves as a contrast to Rainsford, as he is more empathetic towards the animals they hunt and expresses concerns about the cruelty of hunting.

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  • 4. 

    Rainsford discovers that the general hunts _____________ on the island.

    • Water buffalo

    • Ivan

    • Men

    • Tigers

    Correct Answer
    A. Men
    Explanation
    Rainsford discovers that the general hunts men on the island. This is evident from the story "The Most Dangerous Game" where Rainsford finds himself being hunted by General Zaroff, who has a twisted obsession with hunting humans. The story revolves around the theme of the hunter becoming the hunted, as Rainsford must outwit and survive the General's deadly game.

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  • 5. 

    Rainsford hears _____________ and jumps up on the rail of the boat to hear better.

    • Planes

    • Gunshots

    • Screams

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Gunshots
    Explanation
    Rainsford hears gunshots and jumps up on the rail of the boat to hear better. This suggests that the sound of gunshots caught his attention and made him curious about what was happening. It implies that he may be in a dangerous situation or that something alarming is occurring nearby.

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  • 6. 

    "He had never slept in a better bed _________________ decided".

    • Whitney

    • Zaroff

    • Rainsford

    • Ivan

    Correct Answer
    A. Rainsford
    Explanation
    The given answer, Rainsford, is the correct choice because the sentence suggests that the subject, "he," had never slept in a better bed until Rainsford decided. This implies that Rainsford made the decision to provide or offer the better bed for the subject to sleep in.

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  • 7. 

    After he arrives on the island, Rainsford follows the coastline and eventually reaches a large ______________.

    • Mansion

    • Lake

    • Desert

    • Parking lot

    Correct Answer
    A. Mansion
    Explanation
    After Rainsford arrives on the island, he explores the area by following the coastline. Eventually, he comes across a large structure, which is described as a mansion. This indicates that the correct answer is "mansion." The term "mansion" typically refers to a large, luxurious house, suggesting that Rainsford has stumbled upon a significant and potentially important location on the island.

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  • 8. 

    Rainford be given 3 hours head start. He will be dressed in hunter's clothes, wear moccasins, and carry a ____________.

    • Back pack

    • Map

    • Radio

    • Knife

    Correct Answer
    A. Knife
    Explanation
    Rainford is given a 3-hour head start and is dressed in hunter's clothes and moccasins. Carrying a knife would be logical as it is a versatile tool for survival in the wilderness. It can be used for various purposes such as cutting ropes, preparing food, self-defense, and building shelters. Having a knife would increase Rainford's chances of survival and enable him to handle any unexpected situations that may arise during his journey.

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  • 9. 

    Rainsford falls overboard when he loses his _________ and lunges for it.

    • Hat

    • Pipe

    • Keys

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Pipe
    Explanation
    Rainsford falls overboard when he loses his pipe and lunges for it. This suggests that the pipe is important to him and he is willing to risk falling overboard to retrieve it.

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  • 10. 

    Rainsford finds himself on the far side of the island with nothing left to do but ____________.

    • Give up and lose the game

    • Call the dogs

    • Signal to Ivan for help

    • Jump into the sea

    Correct Answer
    A. Jump into the sea
    Explanation
    Rainsford finds himself on the far side of the island with no other options or resources available to him. Given this desperate situation, jumping into the sea seems to be the only course of action left for him. It could be seen as a last-ditch effort to escape or find some form of safety, even if it is uncertain whether it will be successful.

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  • 11. 

    Rainsford surprises the general in his _________________.

    • Kitchen

    • Library

    • Bedroom

    • Great hall

    Correct Answer
    A. Bedroom
    Explanation
    Rainsford surprises the general in his bedroom. This suggests that Rainsford unexpectedly finds the general in his personal and private space, indicating that the general may have been caught off guard or vulnerable. The bedroom is typically a private area where individuals feel safe and secure, so Rainsford's presence in this intimate space adds to the element of surprise and potentially puts the general at a disadvantage.

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  • 12. 

    Rainsford plans on hunting _____________ when he arrives in the Amazon.

    • Elephant

    • Ivan

    • Jaguar

    • Tigers

    Correct Answer
    A. Jaguar
    Explanation
    Rainsford plans on hunting jaguars when he arrives in the Amazon.

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  • 13. 

    When Rainsford knocks on the large door, ______________ opens it.

    • Whitney

    • Zaroff

    • Ivan

    • Vera

    Correct Answer
    A. Ivan
    Explanation
    When Rainsford knocks on the large door, Ivan opens it. Ivan is likely the correct answer because he is mentioned as one of the options and is a character in the story. He is also portrayed as the servant of General Zaroff, who is the main antagonist in the story "The Most Dangerous Game." Ivan's role as a servant suggests that he would be the one to answer the door when someone knocks.

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  • 14. 

    Rainsford then realizes he has to be more clever and makes three ______________.

    • Ripples to stump the general

    • Traps

    • Hunting calls to trick the general

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Traps
    Explanation
    Rainsford realizes that he needs to outsmart the general in their deadly game, so he decides to make three traps. These traps will help him to catch the general off guard and potentially turn the tables on him. By setting up these traps, Rainsford hopes to gain the upper hand and increase his chances of survival.

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  • 15. 

    We know that Rainsford can swim to the mansion because he swims to the island from the boat at the beginning of the story. This is an example of ___________________.

    • Exposition

    • Foreshadowing

    • Resolution

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Foreshadowing
    Explanation
    The fact that Rainsford can swim to the mansion from the boat at the beginning of the story foreshadows his ability to survive and escape from dangerous situations later on. It hints at his physical strength and resourcefulness, which will be crucial in his ultimate battle against General Zaroff. This early display of Rainsford's swimming skills sets up the expectation that he will use his physical abilities to his advantage throughout the story, making it an example of foreshadowing.

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  • 16. 

    Rainsford probably has a new appreciation for how  _____________ feels.

    • Ivan

    • Vera

    • The jaguar

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The jaguar
    Explanation
    Rainsford probably has a new appreciation for how the jaguar feels because he was hunted by General Zaroff on his island, just like the jaguar was hunted by Rainsford in the past. This experience would have given Rainsford a firsthand understanding of the fear and desperation that the jaguar must have felt while being pursued.

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  • 17. 

    The first thing Rainsford tries to do is _________________.

    • Run and put distance between the general and himself

    • Climb a tree and hide

    • Hide in "Death Swamp"

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Run and put distance between the general and himself
    Explanation
    Rainsford's immediate reaction when he realizes that he is being hunted by the general is to run and create distance between them. This is evident from the text as Rainsford sprints through the jungle, trying to outpace his pursuer. His initial instinct is to escape and create a physical separation from the general in order to increase his chances of survival.

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  • 18. 

    When Rainsford reaches Ship Trap Island, he notices a ______________has taken place in the vegetation and that there are empty cartridges on the ground.

    • Struggle

    • Bullfight

    • Game

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Struggle
    Explanation
    When Rainsford arrives at Ship Trap Island, he observes that there has been a struggle in the vegetation, indicated by the disarray and disturbance in the plants. Additionally, he notices empty cartridges on the ground, suggesting that some form of conflict or confrontation has occurred. This implies that there has been a struggle between individuals or animals on the island, leading to the presence of these signs.

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  • 19. 

    The name of the island (Ship Trap) and Whitney's conversation about what hunted animals might feel are two examples of ____________________.

    • Rising action

    • Foreshadowing

    • Climax

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Foreshadowing
    Explanation
    The name of the island, "Ship Trap," suggests danger and sets a foreboding tone for the story. This foreshadows that something dangerous or deadly might happen on the island. Additionally, Whitney's conversation about hunted animals feeling fear and the possibility of being hunted themselves creates a sense of unease and anticipation. This conversation foreshadows the upcoming events in the story where the characters become the hunted. Therefore, the name of the island and Whitney's conversation serve as examples of foreshadowing.

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  • 20. 

    Rainsford eventually discovers that the general wants to hunt him. The general compares the hunt to a most dangerous  ______________ of whits.

    • Test

    • Game

    • Competition

    • All can apply

    Correct Answer
    A. All can apply
    Explanation
    The general compares the hunt to a most dangerous test, game, or competition of wits. This implies that Rainsford's survival will depend on his intelligence and strategic thinking, as he will be pitted against the general in a battle of wits. The general sees the hunt as a way to challenge himself and test his own cunning, while also enjoying the thrill of the chase. Thus, all the options - test, game, and competition - can be applied to describe the nature of the hunt.

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