The Most Dangerous Game

Front

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

Back

Rainsford

Front

Who is the antagonist in the short story? Options: Rainsford, Zaroff, Ivan, Whitney

Back

Zaroff

Front

What is the setting of the short story? Options: Rio, Ship Trap Island, China

Back

Ship Trap Island

Front

In "The Most Dangerous Game," what best describes General Zaroff's problem before he invents his "game"?

Back

He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.

Front

How does the author create suspense at the beginning of the selection?

Back

He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing.

Front

In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is the "game" that Zaroff invents?

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He hunts human beings—sailors he has lured to the island.

Front

What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

Back

They are both big game hunters.

Front

Which statement best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings? Options: 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.

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Only the strong deserve to survive.

Front

The rising action of the short story occurs...

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

Front

Rainsford jumping off the cliff is the story's _____. Options: exposition, climax, conflict, resolution

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climax