"The Most Dangerous Game" Reading Comprehension Quiz

Foreshadowing is a

• look back at what happened before the story began. 
• hint about what is to come in the plot.
• scene that is out of chronological order. 
• struggle between inner and outer forces. 

Where is Rainsford's yacht headed for?

• Rio de Janeiro
• Jamaica
• London
• Africa

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the name of the "evil" island that the sailors fear?

• Zaroff Island
• Ship-Trap Island
• Skull Island
• Death Island

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of reputation did the island have?

• A good one 
• A Bad one

Which of the following statements is the best example of foreshadowing in the story? 

• Whitney's tales of Ship-Trap Island foreshadows danger 
• The fact that Rainsford smokes a pipe foreshadows his death. 
• The fact that Ivan does not speak foreshadows the story of Ivan's youth. 
• Rainsford's construction of traps foreshadows that he is an expert hunter. 

How is Rainsford separated from the yacht?

• He lunges for his dropped pipe and loses his balance
• He is pushed off by a frightened crew member
• He jumps off
• He is shot

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Rainsford comes to the island because he

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

Who is the first person to "greet" Rainsford at the door of the palatial chateau?

• Ivan
• An odd looking butler
• General Zaroff
• Whitney

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.
  

What does Rainsford think is the most dangerous of all big game?

• Siberian Tiger
• Jaguars
• Cape Buffalo
• Grizzly Bear