The Most Dangerous Game

Which of the following statements most accurately describes Rainsford’s transformation while on the island?

A. The island changes his perception of the outside world and those around him.

B. He learns the difficulty of coming to compromise with someone of a different background.

C. He goes from believing he is a hunter, to being the General’s prey.

D. His position on hunting animals changes due to his thrilling experiences on the island.

Which sentence from the story best supports the answer?

A. "Some wounded thing—by the evidence, a large animal—had thrashed about in the underbrush; the jungle weeds were crushed down and the moss was lacerated; one patch of weeds was stained crimson."

B. "Whenever he looked up from his plate he found the general studying him, appraising him narrowly."

C. "Rainsford’s eyes saw only blackness, and then, as the general pressed a button, far out to sea Rainsford saw the flash of lights."

D. "His whole idea at first was to put distance between himself and General Zaroff; and, to this end, he had plunged along, spurred on by the sharp rowers of something very like panic."

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I suppose "D" might be the closest. It is worth remembering that this is escape fiction and any serious themes must be taken lightly.

D. His position on hunting animals changes due to his thrilling experiences on the island.