The Most Dangerous Game Anticipation

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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Why does Zaroff hunt humans?

• He doesn't like to hurt animals

• He is hates Rainsford

• He is bored

• Ivan gave him the idea

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.

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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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Why does General Zaroff choose Rainsford as his opponent in his deadly game?

• Because Rainsford accidentally arrives on his island.

• Because he respects Rainsford's published work on hunting.

• Because he wants to prove his superiority over a famous hunter.

• Because Rainsford is the only other person on the island.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What strategic decision does Rainsford make to survive the hunt?

• He decides to swim back to the mainland.

• He sets up various traps to confuse and injure Zaroff.

• He surrenders to Zaroff, hoping for mercy.

• He tries to reason with Zaroff to end the game.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What might be the reason behind General Zaroff's choice to hunt humans instead of animals?

• He finds animals too easy to hunt and lacks the challenge.

• He believes hunting humans is morally justified.

• He wants to populate his island with more humans.

• He is conducting a scientific experiment.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the setting of the isolated island contribute to the suspense and the development of the plot?

• It provides a safe haven for Rainsford to rest and hide.

• It limits Rainsford's options for escape, increasing the tension.

• It allows for more characters to intervene in the plot.

• It decreases the story's suspense by offering many hiding spots.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Rainsford's attitude towards hunting change throughout the story?

• He becomes more enthusiastic about hunting.

• He remains indifferent to the act of hunting.

• He starts to empathize with the prey and disapproves of hunting for sport.

• He decides to give up hunting altogether.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Rainsford use his knowledge of hunting to his advantage against Zaroff?

• He uses it to predict Zaroff's movements and plan his escape routes.

• He creates a detailed map of the island.

• He trains animals on the island to help him.

• He writes a message for help and sends it by sea.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking