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Andreas93 [3]
3 years ago
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"Bleak darkness was blacking out the sea and jungle when Rainsford sighted the lights. 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. But as he forged along he saw to his great astonishment that all the lights were in one enormous building--a lofty structure with pointed towers plunging upward into the gloom."
Which phrase in this description of Zaroff's lodging adds to the mood of suspense?
A. Rainsford spotted the lights
B. he had come upon a village
C. pointed towers plunging upward into the gloom
D. he saw to his great astonishment
The story's setting immediately establishes an eerie, suspenseful mood. What details does the author use to do this?
A. The calmness of the sea is contrasted with jagged cliffs and windy precipices on the island.
B. As he makes his way to the chateau, Rainsford hears many large animals moving through the underbrush.
C. The air is thick, as if before a storm, and the night is so dark that Rainsford thinks he could sleep with his eyes open.
D. The moans of frightened sailors carry over the waters.
The theme of the story the most dangerous game is?
A. friendship and betrayal.
B. coming of age.
C. allegiance and disloyalty.
D. conflict and violence.
What can the reader infer about Rainsford and Zaroff from their discussion of war?
A. They were once enemies.
B. Both have killed other men.
C. Both are skilled in battle.
D. To illustrate the theme that although humans are civilized, their violent urges still exist.
"He struggled up to the surface and tried to cry out, but the wash from the speeding yacht slapped him in the face and the salt water in his open mouth made him gag and strangle. Desperately he struck out with strong strokes after the receding lights of the yacht, but he stopped before he had swum fifty feet. A certain coolheadedness had come to him; it was not the first time he had been in a tight place."
What does this description reveal about Rainsford?
A. He is an experienced and capable hunter who can track his enemy.
B. He is both physically strong and mentally disciplined.
C. At his core, he is bloodthirsty and murderous.
D. His intelligence and status have served him well.
English
2 answers:
fgiga [73]3 years ago
8 0
1. C because of the sensory details, Plunging and gloom.
2. A the calmness of the sea...

quester [9]3 years ago
5 0

Answer: The corrrect sequence is 1.-C and 2.- A

Explanation: 1.-Pointing towers plunging upward into the gloom means it is like a bizarre place so that is intriguing and adds suspense to the description 2.- The calmness of the sea is contrasted with jagged cliffs and windy precipices on the island means the place is eerie or misterious.

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