The Most Dangerous Game Anticipation Guide

What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

• They both enjoy fishing.

• They both enjoy listening to music.

• They both own yachts.

• They are both big game hunters.

Which of the following statements best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings?

• Animal life is more precious than human life.

• Only the strong deserve to survive.

• Individual freedom is more important than laws.

• Human beings are not morally responsible for one another.

The rising action of the short story occurs...

• when Rainsford had never slept in a better bed.

• when Whitney discussed big game hunting.

• when Rainsford swam to Ship-Trap Island after falling off of his boat.

The falling action of the story is when _______.

• Rainsford makes the Burmese tiger pit.

• Rainsford jumps off the cliff.

• Rainsford hides in Zaroff's bedroom.

• Rainsford falls off of his boat.

The exposition occurs when....

• Whitney and Rainsford are discussing big game hunting.

• Rainsford falls overboard.

• General Zaroff invites Rainsford to hunt with him.

What is the meaning of appraising in the following sentence from The Most Dangerous Game? Base your answer on the context clues.

• informing

• avoiding him

• evaluating

• envying

What is the meaning of futile in the following sentence from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answers on context clues. Now he had got a grip on himself, had stopped, and was taking stock of himself and the situation. He saw that straight flight was futile; inevitably it would bring him face to face with the sea.

• direct

• useless

• obvious

• understandable

In "The Most Dangerous Game," why does General Zaroff think he is justified in playing his game?

• He feels rich people have more rights than the poor people

• He resents the loss of his home in the Russian Revolution

• He feels that people have the right to use whatever power they have.

• He wishes to share the pleasure he feels in the game with others. 

What is the meaning of quarry in  the following passage from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answer on context clues.  "I wanted the ideal animal to hunt, "explained  the general. "So I said" 'What are the attributes of an ideal quarry?"'

• animal that is hunted

• animal that is hunting

• person who is hunting

• desire to go hunting

Which best describes the theme of The Most Dangerous Game?

• The tables can turn at any time.

• Friends can come together in unexpected places.

• Revenge is always the answer.

• Never underestimate your family.