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.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is the "game" that Zaroff invents?

• He invites the world's greatest hunters to compete against one another.
• He hunts human beings—sailors he has lured to the island.
• He invites other hunters to compete against Ivan.
• He and Ivan compete against each other in tracking animals.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," Zaroff tells Rainsford that his visitors always choose to participate in the hunt rather than face Ivan. What can you infer from this remark?

• The visitors greatly enjoy Zaroff's game.
• The visitors have formed secret plans to escape.
• The visitors would rather take their chances in the hunt than be tortured.
• Zaroff tricks them into believing that the hunt will not hurt them.

Who is the protagonist in the short story?

• Rainsford

• Zaroff

• Whitney

• Ivan

Who is the antagonist in the short story?

• Rainsford

• Zaroff

• Ivan

• Whitney

What is the setting of the short story?

• Rio

• Ship Trap Island

• China

How is Rainsford separated from the yacht?

• He lunges for his dropped pipe and loses his balance
• He is pushed off by a frightened crew member
• He jumps off
• He is shot

Rainsford's Burmese Tiger pit claimed a victim.  Who or what was it?

• Ivan
• Rainsford
• Zaroff
• One of Zaroff's hunting dogs

Who wins the game?

• Zaroff
• Rainsford

What would happen to a a man if he chose not to participate in Zaroff's game?

• he would be thrown off a cliff
• He would be ignored and sent away
• He would be turned over to Ivan
• He would be drugged and then shot