"Bleak darkness was blacking out the sea and jungle when Rainsford sighted the lights. He came upon them as he turned a crook in the coast line; and his first thought was that he had come upon a village, for there were many lights. But as he forged along he saw to his great astonishment that all the lights were in one enormous building--a lofty structure with pointed towers plunging upward into the gloom."

Which phrase in this description of Zaroff's lodging adds to the mood of suspense?

ARainsford spotted the lights

Bhe had come upon a village

Cpointed towers plunging upward into the gloom

Dhe saw to his great astonishment

The story's setting immediately establishes an eerie, suspenseful mood. What details does the author use to do this?

AThe calmness of the sea is contrasted with jagged cliffs and windy precipices on the island.

BAs he makes his way to the chateau, Rainsford hears many large animals moving through the underbrush.

CThe air is thick, as if before a storm, and the night is so dark that Rainsford thinks he could sleep with his eyes open.

DThe moans of frightened sailors carry over the waters.

The theme of the story the most dangerous game is?

Afriendship and betrayal.

Bcoming of age.

Callegiance and disloyalty.

Dconflict and violence.

What can the reader infer about Rainsford and Zaroff from their discussion of war?

AThey were once enemies.

BBoth have killed other men.

CBoth are skilled in battle.

DTo illustrate the theme that although humans are civilized, their violent urges still exist.

"He struggled up to the surface and tried to cry out, but the wash from the speeding yacht slapped him in the face and the salt water in his open mouth made him gag and strangle. Desperately he struck out with strong strokes after the receding lights of the yacht, but he stopped before he had swum fifty feet. A certain coolheadedness had come to him; it was not the first time he had been in a tight place."

What does this description reveal about Rainsford?

AHe is an experienced and capable hunter who can track his enemy.

BHe is both physically strong and mentally disciplined.

CAt his core, he is bloodthirsty and murderous.

DHis intelligence and status have served him well.