The Most Dangerous Game Test

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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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What do Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

• They are farmers
• They live on an island
• They love to hunt
• They speak Russian

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

How does Zaroff trap people on the island?

• When they land on shore, he burns their ships so they can't leave.

• He advertises the island as a resort and then doesn't let people leave.

• Ships think land between the lights are safe, and when they go through the passage, they crash on the rocks.

• He doesn't trap them; he convinces them to stay but would let them leave if they wanted.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which quote from The Most Dangerous Game could be labeled as irony?

• "The paddling sound of feet on the soft earth..."

• "He lived a year in a minute..."

• "The world famous game hunter was now being hunted as game himself..."

• "The impulse to cry aloud with joy..."

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The setting of The Most Dangerous Game is...

• Zaroff's house

• New York City

• Ship Trap Island

• The Sumerian Jungle

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Who is Rainsford's talking to at the beginning of the story?

• Whitney

• Zaroff

• Ivan

• Egan

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Where is Rainsford's yacht headed?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Jamaica

• London

• Africa

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Why is Zaroff no longer interested in hunting animals?

• It became too easy
• He found a new hobby
• He was shot
• His wife made him give it up

Who does Rainsford kill in the story?

• Everyone

• Zaroff, Ivan, and one of Zaroff's dogs

• Zaroff, Ivan and captured sailors

• Whitney

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4