The Most Dangerous Game

Who is Rainsford's friend that he is talking with at the beginning of the story?

• Whitney
• Washington
• Bellinger
• Egan

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

• Ship-Wreck Island

• Ship-Trap Island

• Skull Island

• Death Island

How is Rainsford separated from the yacht?

• He loses his balance while standing on a railing

• He is pushed off by a frightened crew member

• He jumps off

• He is shot

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Who is the first person to "greet" Rainsford at the door of the enormous building?

• Ivan

• An odd looking butler

• General Zaroff

• Whitney

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What was Zaroff's "new animal" and, according to him, "the most dangerous game"?

• mongrels
• whites
• blacks
• humans

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What is General Zaroff's main reason for wanting to hunt people instead of animals?

• there are no big animals on the island
• he doesn't like to kill animals
• he hates people
• he was bored with animals and wanted a challenge

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Why did Zaroff believe this animal (humans) was so formidable?

• because of its ability to reason

• because of its great speed

• because of its greater strength

• because of its ability to speak

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What would happen to a a man if he chose not to participate in Zaroff's game?

• he would be thrown off a cliff
• He would be ignored and sent away
• He would be turned over to Ivan
• He would be drugged and then shot

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Which is the major conflict of the story?

• Rainsford is trying to return to the boat he fell off.

• General Zaroff and Rainsford argue over when hunting is an okay sport.

• General Zaroff is hunting Rainsford as sport.

• General Zaroff tries to hide the fact that he hunts and kills humans

What is the rising action?

• The beginning of the story, we learn about characters and setting.

• The most intense moment of the story.

• The ending of the story.

• Events that add suspense and create more conflict, leading up to the climax.