Unit Test Answers

Read the excerpt from a student’s essay.Eventually, Rainsford tires from the chase. He finds himself at the edge of the island, high on a cliff, looking out at the sea below. Behind him, Zaroff is quickly approaching with the hounds. _________, Rainsford knows he has run out of choices and is trapped. Rainsford, however, has not reconciled himself with the idea of being shot by Zaroff or torn to pieces by his hounds. Before Zaroff reaches him, Rainsford leaps into the sea.

Read the excerpt from a student’s essay.The first mention of Ship-Trap Island already gives the reader an uneasy feeling. Whitney describes the island’s fearsome reputation among the ship’s crew as Rainsford peers into the black night to see any sign of the place. He cannot see the mysterious island, and Whitney knows little about it, other than that it frightens the sailors. Interestingly, it fills Whitney with a sense of dread as well.

Read the excerpt from a student’s essay.The most striking thing about General Zaroff is his blatant disregard of human life. It is clear that his years of hunting and fighting in wars has hardened him against feeling any sympathy for his human prey. This is very clear, _________, when he describes the people he hunts to Rainsford. He calls them the "scum of the earth” and says the world is better off without them.

Elva is writing an essay about "The Most Dangerous Game." Which excerpt from the story best supports her idea that Rainsford and Zaroff have some common ideas?

Read the excerpt from a student’s essay.As Rainsford struggles in the water, the boat travels onward without him. Quickly, he retains his wits. Instead of panicking, he decides to head toward the sound of the gunshots. He does so _________ he realizes where there are gunshots, there are people. Hopefully, these people will be willing and able to help him.

Beth is writing an essay based on what she read in "The Most Dangerous Game, Part 1" and "The Most Dangerous Game, Part 2." Which excerpt from the story best supports her idea that Rainsford is a skilled hunter?

Which literary elements are used in this excerpt? Select 5 options.

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game."Rainsford did not want to believe what his reason told him was true, but the truth was as evident as the sun that had by now pushed through the morning mists. The general was playing with him! The general was saving him for another day's sport! The Cossack was the cat; he was the mouse. Then it was that Rainsford knew the full meaning of terror."I will not lose my nerve. I will not."He slid down from the tree, and struck off again into the woods. His face was set and he forced the machinery of his mind to function. Three hundred yards from his hiding place he stopped where a huge dead tree leaned precariously on a smaller, living one. Throwing off his sack of food, Rainsford took his knife from its sheath and began to work with all his energy.

Read the excerpt from a student’s essay.As Rainsford enters the dining room, he immediately becomes aware of Zaroff’s expensive and sophisticated taste. He notes the decorations, the food, the drink, all of which are exquisite and advertise Zaroff’s privileged aristocratic upbringing. Rainsford is initially impressed by the general’s home and finds him to be a "thoughtful and affable host.”

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game."I suggest, too, that you avoid the big swamp in the southeast corner of the island. We call it Death Swamp. There's quicksand there. One foolish fellow tried it. The deplorable part of it was that Lazarus followed him. You can imagine my feelings, Mr. Rainsford. I loved Lazarus; he was the finest hound in my pack.