Question

d. they are given a boat and allowed to

1. how does rainsfords initial survival in the caribbean sea foreshadow his performance in the hunt?

a. he shows that he relies entirely on luck to survive
b. he shows that he is a poor swimmer
c. he demonstrates a lack of awareness of his surroundings
d. he proves his physical endurance and cool - headedness under pressure

1. why does general zaroff smile and walk away after finding rainsford in the tree on the first night?

a. he didnt actually see rainsford and was looking at something else
b. he is afraid rainsford will jump down and attack him
c. he realizes rainsford is too easy to find and decides to end the game
d. he wants to prolong the hunt for his own entertainment

1. how does rainsfords philosophy of the hunter and the hunted change throughout the story?

a. he learns to empathize with the beast at bay after becoming the prey himself
b. he becomes more convinced that animals have no feelings
c. he realizes that zara is the superior hunter and respects him for it
d. he decides that hunting is an evil sport and vows to never hunt again

Explanation:

1. In The Most Dangerous Game, Rainsford's survival in the Caribbean Sea shows he stays calm and has the stamina to overcome a life-threatening situation, which mirrors his traits during the hunt.
2. General Zaroff is bored by easy prey; he chooses to let Rainsford go to make the hunt last longer and satisfy his twisted desire for entertainment.
3. At the start, Rainsford has no sympathy for hunted animals, but after being hunted by Zaroff, he experiences the fear of prey and gains empathy for their perspective.

Answer:

1. d. He proves his physical endurance and cool-headedness under pressure
2. d. He wants to prolong the hunt for his own entertainment
3. a. He learns to empathize with the beast at bay after becoming the prey himself