Unit II Test #2

Front

What is the Burmese tiger pit?

Back

A trap set by Rainsford that results in the death of one of Zaroff's dogs.

Front

What does 'elude' mean?

Back

To escape, either physically or mentally.

Front

What does 'bleak' describe in a literary context?

Back

A setting that is dark, desolate, or dreary, such as darkness over the sea and jungle.

Front

What is a chateau?

Back

An impressive country house in France.

Front

What does 'precariously' mean?

Back

In a manner affording no ease or reassurance.

Front

What is the significance of traps in 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

Back

Traps symbolize the cunning and survival instincts of Rainsford as he navigates the dangers of the island.

Front

How does Rainsford's perspective on hunting change throughout the story?

Back

He evolves from viewing hunting as a sport to understanding the fear and desperation of being hunted.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the sea was a dark, ominous presence'?

Back

Personification, as it attributes human-like qualities to the sea.

Front

What is the main conflict in 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

Back

The conflict between Rainsford and Zaroff, representing the struggle between hunter and hunted.

Front

What does the term 'survival of the fittest' imply in the context of the story?

Back

It suggests that only those who can adapt and overcome challenges will survive, as seen in Rainsford's tactics.