Question

question #3
instructions for student
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which sentence from the text best describes the suspenseful atmosphere on the island?
a. “he came upon them as he turned a crook in the coast line; and his first thought was that he had come upon a village, for there were many lights.”
b. “he leaped upon the rail and balanced himself there, to get greater elevation; his pipe, striking a rope, was knocked from his mouth.”
c. “dense jungle came down to the very edge of the cliffs. what perils that tangle of trees and underbrush might hold for him did not concern rainsford just then.”
d. “there was no sound in the night as rainsford sat there, but the muffled throb of the engine that drove the yacht swiftly through the darkness...”
best: fl - ela k12 ee11 fl - elak12 ee21
question #4
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how does the following passage (paragraphs 127–129) mainly add to the development of the text?
“oh, yes,” he said, casually as if in answer to a question, “i have electricity. we try to be civilized here.”
“civilized? and you shoot down men?”
a trace of anger was in the generals black eyes, but it was there for but a second; and he said, in his most pleasant manner, “dear me, what a righteous young man you are!”
a. it shows tension between the generals civilized lifestyle and his barbaric hunting practices.
b. it creates commonality and shared experience between the two main characters.
c. it indicates the setting and time period in which the short story takes place.
d. it reflects general zaroff and rainsfords conflicting social statuses.
best: fl - ela k12 ee11 fl - elak12 ee21

Explanation:

For question 3, the suspenseful atmosphere is often created by quietness and a sense of unease. Option D describes the quiet night with only the muffled throb of the yacht's engine, building suspense. For question 4, the general claims to be civilized but engages in barbaric hunting, showing a tension between his two - faced nature. Option A captures this tension.

Answer:

Question 3: D. "There was no sound in the night as Rainsford sat there, but the muffled throb of the engine that drove the yacht swiftly through the darkness..."
Question 4: A. It shows tension between the general's civilized lifestyle and his barbaric hunting practices.