Study Guide: The Most Dangerous Game

What is the definition of appraising?

• evaluating or assessing the value of something

• ignoring or overlooking something

• decorating or embellishing something

• destroying or breaking something

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of condone?

• to accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive

• to strongly criticize or punish someone for their actions

• to completely ignore or overlook something unimportant

• to make something more complicated than it needs to be

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of futile?

• Futile: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

• Futile: full of energy and excitement

• Futile: likely to succeed with effort

• Futile: related to ancient traditions

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of grotesque?

• comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

• extremely beautiful and elegant

• completely ordinary and unremarkable

• pleasantly fragrant and sweet

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of imperative?

• of vital importance; crucial

• not related; irrelevant

• easily broken; fragile

• pleasantly warm; mild

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

General Zaroff feels justified in playing his game because:

• he believes the strong have the right to hunt the weak

• he wants to test his hunting skills against animals

• he is forced to do so by others

• he is trying to teach a moral lesson

What is the definition of inevitable?

• Inevitable: certain to happen; unavoidable

• Inevitable: able to be avoided easily

• Inevitable: likely to be forgotten

• Inevitable: difficult to understand

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is an example of external conflict?

• When Rainsford is unable to sleep at night in the General's house.

• When General Zaroff explains that hunting begins to bore him.

• When Rainsford is being chased by General Zaroff and a pack of dogs.

• When huntees are given a choice to be hunted by General Zaroff or be beaten by Ivan.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of indolently?

• lazily; in a way that avoids activity or exertion

• quickly; with great speed

• loudly; in a noisy manner

• carefully; with much attention

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

According to General Zaroff, what problem caused him to create this game?

• He was bored with hunting animals.

• He wanted to make new friends.

• He needed to protect his island.

• He was searching for treasure.