Fear and Suspense Short Stories

How did Rainsford end up on Ship-Trap Island?

• He and his friend, Whitney wanted to check it out
• He accidentally fell from the yacht
• He wanted to visit General Zaroff
• He wanted to play the most dangerous game

Why does Zaroff say his “new animal” is so dangerous?

• Because it spreads disease
• Because it can use logic to reason
• Because it has sharp teeth
• Because it has sharp claws

What is the first conflict in the story?

• Rainsford argues with his hunting companion, Whitney
• Rainsford puzzles over pistol shots he hears
• Rainsford loses his balance while reaching for his pipe
• Rainsford fights with the sea to keep from drowning

Why does Zaroff tell Rainsford about this new hunting game? He hopes Rainsford will…

• Help him find new people to hunt
• Teach him something about hunting
• Take Ivan’s place as his assistant
• . Agree to go hunting for people with him on the island

What literary device is being used in, "…blood warm waters"?

• Metaphor
• Similie
• Personification
• Conflict

The final conflict in the story consists of Rainsford…

• Being chased by a pack of hunting dogs
• Sleeping in Zaroff’s bedroom
• Struggling in the currents of the sea
• Fighting a duel with Zaroff

What literary device is being used in, "He knew his pursuer was coming…”?

• Allusion
• Simile
• Conflict
• Metaphor

How does Zaroff’s appearance influence Rainsford’s first impression of him?

• Rainsford is immediately frightened
• Rainsford thinks he is in the presence of a monster
• Rainsford thinks he is in the presence of a civilized man
• Rainsford is confused by the man’s clothes

What literary device is being used in, "Following the trail with the sureness of a bloodhound…"?

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Personification
• Allusion 

The word disarming means…?

• Sticking out
• Calm
• Removing or lessening fears
• Marked by active interest