Question

The two main characters in Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game," General Zaroff and Sanger Rainsford, size each other up when they meet. Zaroff says of Rainsford's negative reaction to hunting humans, "It's like finding a snuffbox in a limousine." What does he likely mean by this comparison? A. He believes Rainsford has outdated, old-fashioned values in a modern world. B. He admires Rainsford for holding on to his ancestors' beliefs in the new world. C. He suggests that Rainsford is new to the pleasures that the modern world offers. D. He claims that Rainsford will not prosper in life if he clings to his Puritan ways.

Answer 1

I would say A since Zaroffs tone toward Rainsford is more arrogant and seems like he is judging him.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option B. What Zaroff most likely mean when he says to Rainsford "it's like finding a snuffbox in a limousine" is that he admires Rainsford for holding on to his ancestor's beliefs in the new world.

Explanation:

"The Most Dangerous Game" is a short story written by Richard Connell that was first published on January 19th, 1924. When the two main characters meet for the first time and the topic of hunting comes up, Sanger Rainsford expresses his disdain towards hunting causing General Zaroff to respond that his attitude is like finding a snuffbox in a limousine, remarking how exceptional and out of the ordinary is for a man to hold on to his ancestor's puritan beliefs in the new modern world.