When Rainsford reaches Zaroff’s island, what does he say is his enemy?
MULTIPLE CHOICE HIGHLIGHT, UNDERLINE OR BOLD THE CORRECT ANSWER FOR EACH OF THE 10 QUESTIONS ================================================================================= 1. At the beginning of the story, what makes Rainsford get up and go to the edge of the boat? A. The sound of gunshots B. To see clearer into the darkness C. He saw the island D. To get fresh air to keep from falling asleep 2. What leads Rainsford in the direction of Zaroff’s mansion when he falls off the boat? A. The sound of gunshots, and then the sound of an animal B. The sound of an animal, and then the sound of gunshots C. Shots fired and Ivan’s voice D. Shots fired and lights up ahead 3. When Rainsford reaches Zaroff’s island, what does he say is his enemy? A. Ivan B. The jungle C. The sea D. Zaroff 4. What puts Rainsford immediately at ease when he first meets Zaroff? A. Ivan is big enough to protect him from outside dangers B. He knows he’ll have an expensive meal C. Zaroff tells him he’s read his books D. Zaroff gives him comfy pajamas 5. What does Zaroff tell Rainsford about himself when they first meet? A. That he’s the best hunter that ever lived B. That he’s a savage C. That he’s handsome D. That he regrets killing humans, but must 6. Why does The General seem to be studying Rainsford during dinner? A. He is afraid of Rainsford B. He admires Rainsford C. He wants to see if Rainsford is in good shape for the hunt D. He wants to determine Rainsford’s skill, personality and intellect 7. Why does it take so long for Rainsford to realize that Zaroff wants to hunt him? A. Rainsford is stupid B. Rainsford is too trusting C. Rainsford is blinded by Zaroff’s wealth and sophistication D. Zaroff lies to Rainsford about who he is 8. Why does Zaroff think of himself as civilized? A. He’s a good host B. He’s educated and cultured C. He’s rich and upper class D. All of the above 9. How does Zaroff justify hunting human beings? A. They choose the hunt B. The hunt is fair C. Fate brings them to him D. All of the above 10. What makes Rainsford jump into the sea at the end of the story? A. Instinct B. Reason C. Stupidity D. courage
