Writing an Argument Based on “The Most Dangerous Game,” Part 3
Question 3 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR
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.
Answer
A
Killing a human compromises Rainsford’s beliefs.
B
Killing Zaroff will not end the hunting game.
C
Killing prey will prove Rainsford’s skills.
D
Killing a general is a declaration of war.
Explanation
Rainsford says his experiences in war did not make him accept “cold-blooded murder.” This shows he believes killing a person is wrong, even after having been in combat. Therefore, killing Zaroff would conflict with Rainsford’s beliefs, which is choice A.
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