The Most Dangerous Game

When is the initial conflict introduced?

• When Whitney says the island has a bad reputation

• When Rainsford falls off the yacht

• When Ivan points a revolver at Rainsford

• When Zaroff says he is hunting humans

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Why does Zaroff hunt humans?

• He doesn't like to hurt animals

• He is hates Rainsford

• He is bored

• Ivan gave him the idea

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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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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 teeach. "So am I."

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Choose where the action best fits on the plot diagram: Whitney and Rainsford talking on the yacht.

• Rising Action

• Denouement

• Conflict Introduced

• Exposition

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The last sentence of the text is "He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." What does this reveal to the reader.

• Zaroff lost the duel.

• Rainsford was tired.

• Zaroff was a good host.

• The duel has been postponed.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Rainsford jumping off the cliff is the story's...

• Theme

• Mood

• Climax

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

• Boredom should never be an option.

• Only the strong deserve to survive.

• Individual freedom is more important than laws.

• Animal life is too precious to waste.

What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common.

• They both offer hospitality.

• They both enjoy fishing.

• The both come from money.

• They are both big game hunters

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9