The Most Dangerous Game - Test Review

What is the setting of The Most Dangerous Game?

Pulp thrillers were mass-marketed stories that were meant to be read daily over long periods of weeks.

Lazily; showing no interest or concern

The chateau foreshadows Rainsford's destiny to be victorious like a king.

He had no __________ about spying on the other team during their private practice.

According to Zaroff, the most dangerous animal is the human man.

an animal or person that is being hunted or followed

What's the name of the main protagonist in The Most Dangerous Game?

Even though they tried, it was _________ trying to change their parent’s mind.

The main charachter is a veteran of which war?

How did Rainsford end up on the island in The Most Dangerous Game?

extremely important; absolutely necessary

Richard Connell was a British author and screenwriter.

Rainsford and Whitney share the same P.O.V. when it comes to hunting.

refined and well educated; showing good manners

not capable of producing any useful results; pointless

Richard Connell was an American author and journalist.

What is Rainsford's initial opinion of hunting big game?

attractive to the senses

making people feel less angry or likely to suspect somebody than they were before

The babysitter ___________ scrolled through her phone as the kids watched TV.

showing great energy or enthusiasm

How many short stories did Connell write?

It is _________ for you to stay hydrated while exercising.

The Industrial Era of the early 1900s saw the largest rise in big game hunting, especially with the wealthy.

What year was Connell born?

The “Big Five” refers to the 5 most famous hunters of the early 1800s.

How did Connell serve during WWI when he was stationed in France?

He was bursting with _______ and new ideas for the homecoming dance.

How did writers and artists of this generation try to process the traumas of the war?

In the story "The Most Dangerous Game", How many languages did General Zaroff speak?

The chateau foreshadows unwelcoming things to come.

The practice of hunting as a sport became popularized in the early 1700s.

My teammate helped me to my feet, __________ asking if I was okay after a nasty run in with another player.

Which of these statements are true:

The paintball team quietly crept through the obstacle course, not wanting to startle their _________.

What kind of figurative language is used in 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

His _________ smile made the new students instantly feel at ease.

The weary travelers were not sure if they were looking at a ______ or if they had actually arrived at their destination.

funny, but not in a way that you expect

Richard Connell was an American author and screenwriter.

The toddler’s _______ expression made the mom suspicious of what he was doing.

being lively; energetic

Which of these are themes found in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

She did not _________ bullying in her classroom.

entertaining or amusing

Which of these is NOT one of the "Big Five"

According to Zaroff, the most dangerous animal is the jaguar.

The hotel _______ made our resort stay very enjoyable.

to accept or allow behavior that is considered morally wrong

able to physically touch or clearly see

"The moonless Carribean light is like moist black velvet." What figurative language is this?

The practice of hunting as a sport became popularized in the late 1800s.

Rainsford and Zaroff both believe: "The world is made up of two classes - the hunters and the huntees."

What could the word game mean in "The Most Dangerous Game"

a feeling that prevents you from doing something that may be morally wrong

In The Most Dangerous Game, what type of figurative language is, “I am still a beast at bay.”

In the final scene of this short story,

features or services that make a place pleasant, comfortable, or easy to live in

how one can show they care about someone’s comfort, safety, and feelings

The Victorian Era of the late 1800s saw the largest rise in big game hunting, especially with the wealthy.

With ________ attitudes, we waited our turn to ride the rollercoaster.

Hunting people is morally acceptable.

Which animal did General Zaroff hunt before hunting humans?

The meal was a rich, ________ experience of tastes, color, and fragrances.

The tension was almost _________ after the argument.

What could the word game mean in "The Most Dangerous Game"

an optical illusion; something that appears to be real or possible but is not

In The most Dangerous Game, what type of Figurative Language is, “It’s like moist black velvet.”

“I hunt the most dangerous game” is an example of what type of figurative language

The "Rule of 3" (RO3) is used to determine which type of figurative language?

They were both _________ and generous hosts.

Pulp thrillers were mass-marketed stories that were meant to be read quickly, but were of dubious quality.

The “Big Five” refers to the 5 African animalsthat big game hunters considered most difficultand dangerous to hunt.

The ___________ YouTube videos were excellent for teaching vocabulary to the young students.