Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

Answer 1

Answer:

It heightens the tension as Rainsford tries to avoid Zaroff but continues to fail.

Explanation:

Based on the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game", the author's choice to continue to hunt after Zaroff discovers Rainsford's hiding place in the tree is that it creates tension as Rainsford continues to try to elude Zaroff but continually fails.