Writing an Argument Based on “The Most Dangerous Game,” Part 3 Answers

Which lines of text from "The Most Dangerous Game” support the claim that Rainsford is a skilled hunter? Check all that apply.“Let me congratulate you. Not many men know how to make a Malay mancatcher.” He tried to wrench it back, but the muck sucked viciously at his foot as if it were a giant leech. With flying fingers he wove a rough carpet of weeds and branches and with it he covered the mouth of the pit. "You've done well, Rainsford," the voice of the general called. "Your Burmese tiger pit has claimed one of my best dogs.”At daybreak Rainsford, lying near the swamp, was awakened by a sound that made him know that he had new things to learn about fear.

Read the sentence.We distributed fliers to the neighbors encouraging them to attend; ________, we posted signs advertising the event at local convenience stores.

Read the claim, related reason, and evidence a student wrote about "The Most Dangerous Game.”Claim: Rainsford should not kill Zaroff.Reason: Rainsford believes that men should not hunt other men.Evidence: "Surely your experiences in the war—""Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder," finished Rainsford stiffly.

Which topic is an argument with more than one side?

Review the information in the chart with reasons for and against adding juice boxes to the high school lunch menu.Which statement completes the chart?

Read the claim about "The Most Dangerous Game,” by Richard Connell.Rainsford is humbled by Zaroff’s game.

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game,” by Richard Connell."So," continued the general, "I asked myself why the hunt no longer fascinated me. You are much younger than I am, Mr. Rainsford, and have not hunted as much, but you perhaps can guess the answer.""What was it?""Simply this: hunting had ceased to be what you call 'a sporting proposition.' It had become too easy. I always got my quarry. Always. There is no greater bore than perfection."The general lit a fresh cigarette."No animal had a chance with me any more. That is no boast; it is a mathematical certainty. The animal had nothing but his legs and his instinct. Instinct is no match for reason. When I thought of this it was a tragic moment for me, I can tell you."

Read the sentence.Sacha reviewed her notes and re-read the chapter; ________, she received a high grade on her test.

Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game,” by Richard Connell."Didn't you notice that the crew's nerves seemed a bit jumpy today?""They were a bit strange, now you mention it. Even Captain Nielsen—""Yes, even that tough-minded old Swede, who'd go up to the devil himself and ask him for a light. Those fishy blue eyes held a look I never saw there before. All I could get out of him was: 'This place has an evil name among sea-faring men, sir.' Then he said to me, very gravely: 'Don't you feel anything?'—as if the air about us was actually poisonous. Now, you mustn't laugh when I tell you this—I did feel something like a sudden chill."There was no breeze. The sea was as flat as a plate-glass window. We were drawing near the island then. What I felt was a—a mental chill; a sort of sudden dread.""Pure imagination," said Rainsford. "One superstitious sailor can taint the whole ship's company with his fear."

Which statement best supports the argument that town governments should establish curfews for teens?