Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story. Which statement best explains the author's choice in "The Most Dangerous Game" to continue the hunt after Zaroff discovers Rainsford's

hiding place in the tree?

It creates the pattern of trial and error that supports the action of the story.

It propels the contrast between Rainsford's cunning with Zaroff's clever nature,

• It heightens the tension as Rainsford tries to avoid Zaroff but continues to fail.

It establishes General Zaroff as the dominate character throughout the story.