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"The Most Dangerous Game"
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1
What does Zaroff describe as the "ideal animal"?
the jaguar
the cape buffalo
the grisly bear
one that can reason
2
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 planning to lock Rainsford in the cellar if he wins.
Rainsford is his first cousin, and would never turn on him.
He is confident that he will hunt and kill Rainsford.
3
What does Zaroff fear?
That Rainsford will be the easiest prey of all.
That Rainsford will become the new master of the island.
That Ivan will help the sailors revolt.
That he'll go to pieces if hunting no longer fascinates him.
4
Describing the night as being "like moist velvet" is an example of a/an
metaphor
personification
allegory
simile
5
Where are Whitney and Rainsford at the beginning of the story?
at a restaurant in Rio
planning their trip in New York City
hunting in the Amazon jungle
on a yacht near Ship-Trap Island
6
What surprise awaits Zaroff back at his chateau?
clean sheets on his comfortable bed
News that Ivan survived the knife trap
a fine home-cooked meal
Rainsford
7
What is Rainsford's response to Zaroff's confession?
Rainsford is excited about hunting the "new" animal.
Rainsford tackles Zaroff, ties him up, and swims for help.
Rainsford runs screaming from the chateau & jumps in sea.
Rainsford thinks Zaroff is joking, and is then horrified.
8
What is most likely the climax (most intense part/turning point) of the story?
Ivan opens the door with a gun pointed at Rainsford
Z returns home disappointed, only to find R waiting for him
Rainsford jumps into the sea to avoid the hounds
Rainsford falls off the yacht
9
Rainsford sleeps in Zaroff's bed
conflict
resolution
setting
climax
10
Why could no one hear Rainsford's cries after he fell into the water?
the boat sped away too quickly
the water choked him too badly
the boat was soundproof
everyone was asleep
11
Who is the protagonist?
Ivan
Sanger Rainsford
General Zaroff
Whitney
12
According to Zaroff, what is the most dangerous game?
tigers
wooly mammoth
cape buffalo
men
13
Why does Rainsford fall into the water in the first place?
Whitney pushes him
he tries to catch his pipe
the railing breaks
he slips in a puddle
14
Who or what is the antagonist?
Ship-Trap Island
Ivan
General Zaroff
the hounds
15
What is the name of the island that sailors fear?
Ship-Trap Island
Shipwreck Island
Lost Ship Island
Cannibal Island
16
What types of traps are set by Rainsford?
Malay Man-catcher, Ugandan Knife Trap, and Burmese Tiger Pit
Malay Man-catcher, Ugandan Knife Trap, & Japanese Tiger Pit
Maui Man-catcher, Ugandan Knife Trap, and Burmese Tiger Pit
Malay Man-catcher, Ugandan Knife Trap, & Burmese Jaguar Pit
17
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
it is a moonless night
he doesn't have a flashlight
18
Who is killed by the Burmese Tiger Pit?
Rainsford
a hound
Ivan
Zaroff
19
Zaroff refers to this word when he talks of himself and the luxuries present on his island
intelligent
antiquated
civilized
prosperous
20
The struggle between Rainsford and the sea is an example of what type of conflict?
situational
external
internal
21
Character that values human life; is ethical and realistic
Zaroff
Lazarus
Rainsford
Ivan
22
What game does Rainsford realize that Zaroff is playing with him after the first day?
Go Fish
Capture the Flag
Freeze tag
Cat and Mouse
23
Who is killed by the Ugandan Knife-trap?
Zaroff
Ivan
Lazarus
Rainsford
24
Rainsford fighting his fear is what type of conflict?
internal
situational
external
25
What does Rainsford deduce after examining the jungle upon arrival?
a man had been killed in the jungle
he was on a deserted island with no life
he was in a safe place
a hunter wounded a large animal and finished it off
26
What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?
they are both hunters
they both smoke black cigarettes
they both know a girl named Whitney
the are both extremely wealthy
27
What is: Rainsford learns Zaroff's plan, heads out into the jungle, is hunted and builds traps
resolution
climax
basic situation
rising action
28
What type of mood is created by Connell's use of a medieval chateau?
peaceful and calm
sad and depressing
romantic
dark and foreboding
29
What kind of gun sounds as Rainsford swims in the sea?
a BB gun
a rifle
a pistol
machine gun
30
Where is the story set?
Caribbean
Mexico
Russia
Rio
31
What does Whitney describe evil as being?
tangible
manly
sour
scary
32
Why does Rainsford go on deck at the beginning of the story?
to breathe in the fresh air
to smoke a pipe
to speak with the captain
to watch the stars
33
What startles Rainsford as he is relaxing on deck?
the sound of a loud scream
the sound of gunshots
the sound of an animal roaring
the backfiring of the engine
34
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 killed all the animals in South America
he grew bored hunting wild animals (no longer challenging)
35
Why does Rainsford ultimately "agree" to be hunted?
He thinks he can easily outwit Zaroff.
He thinks he can find a way off the island during the hunt.
Zaroff has promised not to "really" hurt him during the hunt
He does not want to be tortured and killed by Ivan.
36
How do sailor's superstitions regarding Ship-Trap Island foreshadow events to come?
They are right about throwing salt over shoulders to be safe
The sailors have no superstitions about the island.
The sailors are foolish, as no bad things happen on the isle
Their feelings have merit--the island is death trap for men.
37
Who is injured by the Malay Man-catcher?
a dog
Rainsford
Ivan
Zaroff
38
What character qualities are revealed by Rainsford's struggle after falling overboard?
his ability to swim far faster than any American
his compassion for others
his ability to reason and deduce
his passion for hunting
39
How does the reader know that General Zaroff, not Ivan, is in charge?
The general is the only one with a gun
Ivan uses "yes, sir" when addressing the general
Ivan is much smaller than the general
Ivan lowers his weapon and salutes the general
40
What word, besides Cossack, does General Zaroff use to describe Ivan (and ultimately himself)?
dumb
skilled
sophistaicated
savage
41
What does Rainsford do rather than face Zaroff and his pack of hounds?
throw himself into the tiger pit trap
jump off a cliff into the rocky ocean
throw himself into a pit of live snakes
bury himself in the quicksand
42
What does Z do on the first night that shows he knows where R is hiding and could kill him.
look at the tree trunk
smile up at the tree
blow a ring of smoke
say nothing and walk away
43
Where does Rainsford find himself after swimming ashore?
a wide sandy beach
a pier by the seashore
a swampy bog
a rocky shore just outside of a jungle
