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"The Most Dangerous Game"
"The Most Dangerous Game"
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Review of short story and plot elements.
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1
What does Zaroff fear?
That he'll go to pieces if hunting no longer fascinates him.
That Ivan will help the sailors revolt.
That Rainsford will be the easiest prey of all.
That Rainsford will become the new master of the island.
2
Why does Rainsford ultimately "agree" to be hunted?
Zaroff has promised not to "really" hurt him during the hunt
He does not want to be tortured and killed by Ivan.
He thinks he can find a way off the island during the hunt.
He thinks he can easily outwit Zaroff.
3
Why isn't the general concerned that Rainsford hasn't promised to keep quiet about the island?
He knows Rainsford will want to train the other sailors.
He is confident that he will hunt and kill Rainsford.
Rainsford is his first cousin, and would never turn on him.
He is planning to lock Rainsford in the cellar if he wins.
4
What is the name of the island that sailors fear?
Ship-Trap Island
Shipwreck Island
Cannibal Island
Lost Ship Island
5
What word, besides Cossack, does General Zaroff use to describe Ivan (and ultimately himself)?
sophistaicated
savage
skilled
dumb
6
Where does Rainsford find himself after swimming ashore?
a swampy bog
a rocky shore just outside of a jungle
a pier by the seashore
a wide sandy beach
7
Where are Whitney and Rainsford at the beginning of the story?
on a yacht near Ship-Trap Island
hunting in the Amazon jungle
at a restaurant in Rio
planning their trip in New York City
8
According to Zaroff, what is the most dangerous game?
tigers
wooly mammoth
men
cape buffalo
9
What does Zaroff describe as the "ideal animal"?
one that can reason
the cape buffalo
the grisly bear
the jaguar
10
What is Rainsford's response to Zaroff's confession?
Rainsford runs screaming from the chateau & jumps in sea.
Rainsford is excited about hunting the "new" animal.
Rainsford tackles Zaroff, ties him up, and swims for help.
Rainsford thinks Zaroff is joking, and is then horrified.
11
How do sailor's superstitions regarding Ship-Trap Island foreshadow events to come?
Their feelings have merit--the island is death trap for men.
The sailors have no superstitions about the island.
They are right about throwing salt over shoulders to be safe.
The sailors are foolish, nothing bad happens there.
12
How does the reader know that General Zaroff, not Ivan, is in charge?
Ivan is much smaller than the general
Ivan uses "yes, sir" when addressing the general
The general is the only one with a gun
Ivan lowers his weapon and salutes the general
13
Where is the story set?
Rio
Caribbean
Russia
Mexico
14
Who is the protagonist?
Ivan
Sanger Rainsford
General Zaroff
Whitney
15
What type of mood is created by Connell's use of a medieval chateau?
dark and foreboding
sad and depressing
peaceful and calm
romantic
16
The struggle between Rainsford and the sea is an example of what type of conflict?
external
internal
situational
17
Who or what is the antagonist?
the hounds
Ship-Trap Island
Ivan
General Zaroff
18
What does Rainsford deduce after examining the jungle upon arrival?
a hunter wounded a large animal and finished it off
a man had been killed in the jungle
he was on a deserted island with no life
he was in a safe place
19
Describing the night as being "like moist velvet" is an example of a/an
metaphor
personification
simile
allegory
20
What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?
they both know a girl named Whitney
the are both extremely wealthy
they both smoke black cigarettes
they are both hunters
21
Why does Rainsford fall into the water in the first place?
Whitney pushes him
he slips in a puddle
the railing breaks
he tries to catch his pipe
22
Why does Rainsford go on deck at the beginning of the story?
to smoke a pipe
to watch the stars
to speak with the captain
to breathe in the fresh air
23
Zaroff refers to this word when he talks of himself and the luxuries present on his island
antiquated
civilized
prosperous
intelligent
24
Why could no one hear Rainsford's cries after he fell into the water?
everyone was asleep
the boat was soundproof
the boat sped away too quickly
the water choked him too badly
25
Why did the general lose interest in hunting?
he began binge-watching Survivor on Netflix.
he began working crosswords, and found them more challenging
he grew bored hunting wild animals (no longer challenging)
he killed all the animals in South America
26
What character qualities are revealed by Rainsford's struggle after falling overboard?
his compassion for others
his ability to swim far faster than any American
his ability to stay calm and think clearly
his passion for hunting
27
What startles Rainsford as he is relaxing on deck?
the sound of a loud scream
the sound of an animal roaring
the sound of gunshots
the backfiring of the engine
28
Why can't Rainsford see more than four feet while standing on the boat?
the lights on the boat are broken
there are too many trees
he doesn't have a flashlight
it is a moonless night
