The Most Dangerous Game

In "The Most Dangerous Game," which answer choice best describes General Zaroff's problem before he invents his "game"?

• He loves hunting but hates to see animals suffer.

• He hates Ivan but needs him for company.

• He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.

• He hates Rainsford but must be kind to him.

When does the exposition of the story occur?

• When Whitney and Rainsford are discussing big game hunting.

• When Rainsford falls overboard.

• When General Zaroff invites Rainsford to go hunting with him.

• When Rainsford meets Ivan.

What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

• They both enjoy fishing.

• The both own yachts.

• The both are bored with animals.

• The both are big game hunters.

The last sentence of the story is, "He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." What important piece of plot information does this sentence reveal?

• Rainsford has a history of sleep problems.

• Zaroff has lost the final duel

• Zaroff cares too much about the luxuries in life.

• Rainsford has safely returned home.

All the details that the author provides about Ship-Trap are examples of _____________.

• a flashback

• theme

• foreshadowing

• point of view

Which of the following words best describes the mood in this excerpt from the text?

Jagged crags appeared to jut into the opaqueness... Dense jungle came down to the very edge of the cliffs (37).

• ominous

• disarming

• placid

• futile

Why does the 3rd person point of view in the story create suspense?

• We know everything Rainsford is thinking.

• We don't know what Zaroff is thinking.

• We never hear Ivan speak.

• Whitney only appears in the first scene of the story.

Which of the following contains an example of foreshadowing?

• He struggled up to the surface and tried to cry out, but the wash from the speeding yacht slapped him in the face.

• The sensuous drowsiness of the night was on him.

• "Even so, I rather think they understand one thing--fear. The fear of pain and the fear of death."

• There was no breeze. The sea was as flat as a plate-glass window.

Which of the following accurately describes Whitney's beliefs about evil?

• It is a very real emotion which helps us survive.

• It is something which sailors have an almost sixth-sense about.

• It is a presence which lives inside all of us; we all experience it.

• At times, it is so real it is almost physical, like you can touch it.

Which of the following statements best describes General Zaroff's justification in his choice of new prey for hunting?

• Human beings are not as civilized as they think.

• Individual desire is more important than morals.

• Animal life is more important than human life.

• Only the strong deserve to survive.