What technique does Rainsford use during the first night of the hunt? What does he do to elude Zaroff?

What is the central idea in this advice from branch rickey to jackie robinson?  

In "tell me, o swan, your ancient tale," to what does the land where no doubt nor sorrow have rule refer? nature heaven the promised land an imaginary country

In the excerpt from the emancipation proclamation, which phrase or sentence supports the claim that president lincoln did not want the slaves to take up arms against their former masters?