The Most Dangerous Game

Rainsford comes to the island because he —

• swims to it after accidentally falling overboard
• wishes to write an article about Zaroff
• wants to prove that Zaroff can’t successfully hunt him
• wants to bring the evil Zaroff to justice

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What is Zaroff’s main reason for preferring to hunt human beings rather than animals?

• There is no other big game on his island.
• He doesn’t like to kill innocent creatures.
• He hates humanity and wants to take revenge against it.
• Hunting men is more of a challenge than hunting beasts.

 Which of the following statements best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings?

• 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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The last sentence of the story is, “He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.” What important piece of plot information does that sentence give you?

• Zaroff has lost the final duel.
• Rainsford has safely reached his homeland.
• Rainsford has a history of sleep problems.
• Rainsford cares too much about luxuries.

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What "sport" does General Zaroff do on the island?

• Football
• Hunting Humans
• Golf
• Arm Wrestling 

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What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

• they both speak Russian
• they are both big game hunters
• they both enjoy Parisian operas
• they both own yachts
  

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Which of the following statements describes a THEME in "The Most Dangerous Game"? 

• Do not trust Russians. 
• Hunting and killing people can be a fun activity. 
•  Strength and skill are necessary for survival. 
• General Zaroff is a serial killer. 

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What is the name of the island Rainsford lands on?

• Bermuda Triangle
• Ship Wreck
• Ship Trap
• Tahiti

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What happens to Zaroff the first time Rainsford leaves a trap?

• He gets wounded on his shoulder
• His dog bites him
• He runs away
• His dog dies

What happens after the second attempt by Rainsford?

• Zaroff dies
• He is wounded
• He runs home
• His dog dies