"He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." (Paragraph 207) What is the overall effect of the last line of the story?*5 pointsThe last line leaves the reader to infer that Rainsford has killed Zaroff, contrasting Zaroff's chilling death with Rainsford's rewarding night's sleep.The last line leaves the reader to conclude that Rainsford's dream while asleep on the yacht caused the events of this story to happen.The last line leaves the reader to infer that Rainsford has killed Zaroff, making the ending a triumphant victory for civilization and American values.The last line suggests that Rainsford likes the comforts of civilization better than nature and that civilization is man's place above nature.

What does the final line of the story reveal?*5 pointsthat Rainsford survived the fall into the seathat Rainsford was rescued after jumpingthat Rainsford would continue the general's huntthat Rainsford won the game and killed the general

What does Rainsford do on the first night of the hunt?*5 pointsHe creates a winding, confusing trail to throw off Zaroff.He cannot decide whether to act like a fox or a cat.He puts as much distance as possible between himself and Zaroff on the island.He climbs a tree and stays up there, knowing that Zaroff would be able to follow any trail he created.

Present the main arguments in the given passage in not more than two sentences and attempt a one page critical note on the passage: She woke in the middle of the night to cook rice. Couldn’t sleep. She was lying on the bed, eyes closed, but she hadn’t the slightest sensation of sleepiness. He slept quite well beside her. When you are insomniac, the person slumbering next to you is like a curse. She rolled over, got up, and sat at the edge of the bed. Then she lay back down, and rolled over. He was completely insensible. In life not only are birth and death solitary, but so is sleep, and even insomnia. Then she decided to get up and cook rice. Why cook rice, she wasn’t even really sure. Anyhow she just felt she should get up and cook a pot of rice.

How does Rainsford react to falling off of the yacht?*5 pointsHe calls the boat for help, even when it sails away, suggesting his eyesight is poor.He abandons the yacht and immediately swims for the shore.He tries to reach the yacht, calm himself down, and then assesses the situation.He is relatively calm as if he does not understand the extent of his current problem.

Why does Zaroff likely show Rainsford the dogs?*5 pointsto boast about his dog-breeding skillsto show Rainsford that he loves his petsto warn Rainsford not to provoke themto make sure Rainsford knows he cannot escape