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- Q1For Zaroff, the problem with hunting was…it was too easy and became boringIt reminded him of everything he left in Russiathat is was too mathematical and without passionthat it relied to much on traps and not enough on weapons30s
- Q2How did Zaroff solve his hunting dilemma?He bought an island and set up traps for his huntHe "invented" a new animal to hunt: humans.He began hunting more exotic animalsHe taught various big game animals how to reason30s
- Q3How does Zaroff view humanity?After the war, he views humanity as a danger that needs to be destroyed completelyHe does not value human life very highly, and he hunts people he sees as inferior.He cares deeply for all people and values human life strongly, which is why he likes hunting people so muchHe thinks of all other humans besides himself as harmless and therefore easy to hunt30s
- Q4Why does Zaroff likely show Rainsford the dogs?to warn Rainsford not to provoke themto boast about his dog-breeding skillsto make sure Rainsford knows he can't escapeto show Rainsford that he loves his pets30s
- Q5Why does Zaroff wish to hunt Rainsford?Zaroff wants to hunt someone who will actually challenge him.Rainsford is the only other human on the island besides Ivan and Zaroff.Rainsford refuses to promise to not tell anyone about Zaroff's activities.Rainsford wants to leave the island before they hunt.30s
- Q6What does Rainsford do on the first night of the hunt?He creates a winding, confusing trail to throw off ZaroffHe puts as much distance as possible on the island between himself and Zaroff.He climbs a tree and stays up there, knowing that Zaroff would be able to follow any trail he created.He can't make up his mind whether to act like a fox or a cat30s
- Q7What does turning back after reaching Rainsford's hiding spot on the first night revel about General Zaroff's character?That he is confusedThat he is toying with Rainsford and enjoying the huntThat he is not as good of a hunter as he seemed to beThat he is tired and wants a fresh start in the morning.30s
- Q8Whitney fears Ship-Trap Island becauseCannibals live on the islandGeneral Zaroff lives thereCaptain Nielson is afraid of itRainsford is afraid of it30s
- Q9Which of the following sentences from the story best supports the opinion that General Zaroff can be characterized as strict?My had was made for the triggerHe had... the face of a man used to giving ordersI have to stock the islandIn a cultivated voice marked by a slight accent that gave it added precision and deliberateness, he said; "It is a very great pleasure and honor to welcome Mr. Sanger Rainsford, the celebrated hunter, to my home.30s
- Q10How does Rainsford’s opinion on animals change throughout the story?At first, Rainsford believes humans are smarter than animals, but then he sees that some humans are actually “a very inferior lot.”At first, Rainsford only cherishes human life, but by the end he agrees with Whitney that animals can also feel “fear of pain.”At first, Rainsford sees the world as divided into hunter humans and hunted animals, but by the end Rainsford sees himself as an animal “at bay.”At first, Rainsford thinks that there is only one rational animal, humans, but then he discovers the new animal that Zaroff has “invent[ed].”30s
- Q11Which of the following sentences from the story best supports idea that Rainsford can be characterized as clever?He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.Then he ran for his lifeHe thought of a native trick he had learned in UgandaRainsford had fought his way through the bush for two hours30s
- Q12“He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.” What is the overall effect of the last line of the story?The last line leaves the reader to infer that Rainsford has killed Zaroff. It is a chilling contrast of the horrible act of killing and an ordinary, pleasant sleep.The last line leaves the reader to suppose that Rainsford actually likes the comforts of civilization better than the wildness of nature, and that civilization is comforts of civilization better than the wildness of nature, and that civilization is man’s place above natureThe last line leaves the reader to infer that Rainsford has killed Zaroff. It is an unambiguous triumphant victory for civilization, morality, and American values.The last line leaves the reader to conclude that the events of this story have all been a dream Rainsford had while asleep on the yacht.30s
- Q13General Zaroff says, "I had to invent a new animal to hunt." This forshadows thatGeneral Zaroff hunts humansGeneral Zaroff wants to bring back the dinosaursGeneral Zaroff has been involved in genetic engineeringGeneral Zaroff wants to hunt Rainsford30s
- Q14Which of the following sentences from the story supports the idea that Rainsford can be characterized as clever.He had never slept in a better bed before.Then he ran for his lifeHe fought his way through the bush for two hoursHe thought of a native trick he had learned in Uganda30s
- Q15What happens to those who choose not to participate in the hunt?General Zaroff allows them to live on the islandGeneral Zaroff kills them on the spotThey are fed to the dogsThey are turned over to Ivan30s