The Most Dangerous Game

Front

In The Most Dangerous Game, which event happens first?

• Rainsford's trap kills Ivan.
• Rainsford falls overboard.
• Rainsford sleeps in Zaroff's bed.
• Rainsford leaps into the sea.

Back

Rainsford falls overboard.

Front

Who is the protagonist of the story? Options: Rainsford, Ivan, Zaroff, Whitney

Back

Rainsford

Front

Who is the antagonist? Options: General Zaroff, Rainsford, Ivan, Whitney

Back

General Zaroff

Front

Which is NOT a theme in the short story?

• People are animals.
• Wealth does not always equal happiness.
• The divide between the hunter and what is being hunted shows a power structure in the natural world.
• Humans, like animals, rely on their instincts for survival.

Back

People are animals.

Front

Receding

Back

Becoming more distant

Front

Who would likely disarm someone? Options: Teacher, Construction Worker, Police Officer, Store Greeter

Back

Police Officer

Front

Prolonged

Back

Extended

Front

When would you be impulsive?

Back

When you are shopping.

Front

The following passage (paragraphs 7-9) mainly shows that _______. “We should have some good hunting up the Amazon. Great sport, hunting.” “The best sport in the world,” agreed Rainsford. “For the hunter,” amended Whitney. “Not for the jaguar.”

Back

Rainsford does not care about the animal’s perspective in hunting.

Front

Which inference about Whitney is best supported by the beginning of the story?

Back

He is a superstitious person who believes in rumors and legends.