The Most Dangerous Game Summative Assessment

Front

In "The Most Dangerous Game," what problem does General Zaroff face before inventing his "game"?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

In "The Most Dangerous Game," Zaroff tells Rainsford that his visitors always choose to participate in the hunt rather than face Ivan. What can you infer from this remark?

Back

The visitors would rather take their chances in the hunt than be tortured.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Why is it relevant that Zaroff is a "Cossack"?

Back

His fierceness 

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Words/phrases describing IVAN: Incredibly Strong, A Cossack, Huge

Back

Not Thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

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

Back

Rainsford

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

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

Back

Zaroff

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is the setting of the short story?

Back

Ship Trap Island

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

Back

They are both big game hunters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

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

Back

Only the strong deserve to survive.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4