Question

read the excerpt from \the most dangerous game,\ by richard connell.\and now,\ said the general, \i want to show you my new collection of heads. will you come with me to the library?\\i hope,\ said rainsford, \that you will excuse me tonight, general zaroff. im really not feeling at all well.\ah, indeed?\ the general inquired solicitously. \well, i suppose thats only natural, after your long swim. you need a good, restful nights sleep. tomorrow youll feel like a new man, ill wager. then well hunt, eh? ive one rather promising prospect—
ainsford was hurrying from the room. what logical predictions can a reader make based on the excerpt? check all that apply. the general will retire from hunting in the morning. the general will force rainsford to participate in the hunt. rainsford will embrace the general’s ideas as his own. rainsford will attempt to escape from the island.

Explanation:

• For "The general will retire from hunting in the morning": The general says "Then we'll hunt, eh?" which shows he plans to hunt, so this is incorrect.
• For "The general will force Rainsford to participate in the hunt": The general's mention of hunting tomorrow and his tone imply he will make Rainsford hunt, and Rainsford's hurry to leave shows he doesn't want to, so this is a valid prediction.
• For "Rainsford will embrace the general’s ideas as his own": Rainsford is hurrying away, showing he disagrees with the general's hunting of humans, so this is incorrect.
• For "Rainsford will attempt to escape from the island": Given the general's plan to hunt him and Rainsford's desire to get away (shown by hurrying out), it's logical he'll try to escape.

Answer:

B. The general will force Rainsford to participate in the hunt
D. Rainsford will attempt to escape from the island