"The Most Dangerous Game" Review

After each trap is set, Rainsford waits to see the outcome. Which figurative language or literary element does this represent?

• foreshadowing

• metaphor

• suspense

General Zaroff prides himself on being civilized, but he is actually quite barbaric. Which figurative language or literary element does this represent?

• foreshadowing

• metaphor

• irony

Which figurative language or literary element is represented? "The Cossack was the cat; he was the mouse."

• metaphor

• irony

• suspense

At the beginning of the story, Rainsford and Whitney debate whether or not animals feel fear and pain. Later, Rainsford realizes what it is like to be a hunted animal. Which figurative language or literary element does this represent?

• foreshadowing

• metaphor

• suspense

Who is the antagonist?

• Ivan

• Rainsford

• Zaroff

What did Rainsford find when he was searching the island?

• He found that the island was inhabited by dinosaurs

• He found General Zaroff killing a bear

• A bloody scene and an empty gun cartridge.

Who is described as the "silent giant"?

• General Zaroff

• Rainsford

• Ivan

While smoking his pipe on the yacht, Rainsford

first hears ______ coming from the island

• screams

• shots fired

Who is the protagonist?

• Ivan

• Rainsford

• Zaroff

What is the plot of The Most Dangerous Game?

• Rainsford must escape Zaroff, a crazy Russian who is trying to hunt him as a sport.

• Zaroff is shipwrecked and must find his way home.