The Most Dangerous Game

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When is the initial conflict introduced?

Back

When Rainsford falls off the yacht

Front

Why does Zaroff hunt humans?

Back

He is bored

Front

Which of the following is a simile from the story?

• The general smiled the quiet smile of one who has faced an obstacle and surmounted it with success
• The revolves pointed as rigidly as if the giant were a statue
• Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong
• He made his way along with his eyes fixed in utmost concentration on the ground before him

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The revolves pointed as rigidly as if the giant were a statue

Front

Rainsford trying to prevent himself from panicking and forcing himself to gather his wits is what type of conflict?

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Man vs. Self

Front

Which of these examples shows foreshadowing?

• The man’s only answer was to raise with his thumb the hammer of his  revolver.
• Rainsford had fought his way through the bush for two hours. “I must  keep my nerve. I must keep my nerve,” he said through tight teeth.
• He saw no sign of a trail through the closely knit web of weeds and trees; it  was easier to go along the shore, and Rainsford floundered along by the water.
• A simple fellow, but, I’m afraid, like all  his race, a bit of a savage.” "Is he Russian?" "He is a Cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth. "So am I."

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A simple fellow, but, I’m afraid, like all  his race, a bit of a savage.” "Is he Russian?" "He is a Cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth. "So am I."

Front

Where does the action 'Whitney and Rainsford talking on the yacht' fit on the plot diagram? Options: Rising Action, Denouement, Conflict Introduced, Exposition

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Exposition

Front

What does the last sentence "He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." reveal to the reader?

Back

Zaroff lost the duel.

Front

Rainsford jumping off the cliff is the story's...
Options: Theme, Mood, Climax, Resolution

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Climax

Front

What is Zaroff's implied belief that he is justified in hunting humans?

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Only the strong deserve to survive.

Front

What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

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They are both big game hunters