The Most Dangerous Game

What do Rainsford and Whitney disagree on? 

• whether or not a jaguar has feelings.
• where they will be going to hunt.
• which one of them has killed the biggest jaguar. 
• which one is the better hunter.

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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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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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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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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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Why does the General smile and turn away from the tree where Rainsford is hiding?

• he thinks that he has found another trail
• he wants to save him to hunt another day
• he is satisfied with his work for the day
• he resolves to find Rainsford the next day

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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

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Rainsford's Burmese Tiger pit claimed a victim.  Who or what was it?

• Ivan
• Rainsford
• Zaroff
• One of Zaroff's hunting dogs

During the hunt, Rainsford is best described as...

• scared, but smart
• calm and relaxed
• amused by the general
• slow to understand the game

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Which detail best helps you visualize Rainsford's emotions during the hunt?

• "Night found him leg-weary, with hands and face lashed by the branches..."
• "Rest brought him new confidence and almost a feeling of security."
• "He knew it would be insane to blunder on through the dark..."
• "...awakened by a sound that made him know that he had new things to learn about fear."

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