Which lines of text from "The Most Dangerous Game” support the claim that Rainsford is offended by the idea of hunting men? Check all that apply."But no animal can reason," objected Rainsford."I can't believe you are serious, General Zaroff. This is a grisly joke.""Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting.""Hunting? General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder.""Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder," finished Rainsford stiffly."Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong.”
Answer
A
"But no animal can reason," objected Rainsford.
B
"I can't believe you are serious, General Zaroff. This is a grisly joke."
C
"Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting."
D
"Hunting? General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder."
E
"Did not make me condone cold-blooded murder," finished Rainsford stiffly.
F
"Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong.”
Explanation
Rainsford’s reaction shows that he rejects Zaroff’s idea of hunting people. He says he can’t believe Zaroff is serious and calls it “a grisly joke” (B), then says it is murder, not hunting (D). His statement that he will not condone “cold-blooded murder,” delivered “stiffly,” also shows his strong disapproval (E). The other lines either discuss animals’ ability to reason or express Zaroff’s view, rather than showing Rainsford’s offense.
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