MDG RL 3

How does the description of the island's geography contribute to the plot development?

• It provides Rainsford with a clear escape route

• It introduces potential obstacles and dangers for Rainsford

• It reveals the location of General Zaroff's secret weapon

• It describes the comfortable living conditions on the island

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author use the setting to develop the theme of man versus nature?

• By describing the sea as a frame limiting Rainsford's options

• By portraying the jungle as a welcoming environment

• By emphasizing the comfort Rainsford finds in the wilderness

• By depicting the forest as an ally to Rainsford

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What role does Rainsford play in advancing the plot in this excerpt?

• He actively confronts General Zaroff

• He plans his next move to outsmart the hunter

• He remains passive and doesn't influence the events

• He reveals his location to General Zaroff

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What role does General Zaroff's reaction to the trap play in advancing the plot?

• It ends the hunt immediately

• It intensifies the conflict between the characters

• It causes Zaroff to give up the chase

• It makes Rainsford feel guilty for hurting Zaroff

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Rainsford's pit-digging strategy reveal about the theme of the story?

• The futility of trying to outsmart a superior opponent

• The importance of technology in survival situations

• The power of instinct over learned behavior

• The necessity of adapting to survive in extreme circumstances

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Rainsford's decision to set a trap with his hunting knife advance the plot?

• It reveals Rainsford's expertise in hunting

• It introduces a new character to the story

• It leads to Ivan's demise, changing the dynamics of the hunt

• It causes General Zaroff to give up the chase

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How does Rainsford's statement "I am still a beast at bay" contribute to the theme of the story?

• It shows Rainsford's fear of animals

• It indicates Rainsford's surrender to Zaroff

• It demonstrates Rainsford's transformation into a hunter

• It reveals Rainsford's desire to leave the island

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2