The Most Dangerous Game

What type of antagonist does this story have?

• Man (another character)

• Self

• Supernatural

• Society

What was the name of the island?

• Rock Island

• Bermuda Triangle

• Ship Trap Island

• Rock Wrecked

Rainsford thinks hunting is the best sport in the world. What is Whitney's opinion of hunting?

• Whitney doesn't really like it, but he does it because it's Rainsford's favorite thing, and he wants to hang out with Rainsford.

• Whitney is morally opposed to hunting. He believes humans should not kill animals for fun, only for food.

• Whitney loves hunting even more than Rainsford, and he takes it way too far. He loves killing so much, he might be a psychopath.

• Whitney agrees that it's the best sport...if you're the hunter. It's a terrible sport if you're the prey.

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Rainsford comes across a mansion in the middle of the jungle. Who answers the door?

• Ivan: a big, intimidating Russian who's deaf and mute.

• General Zaroff: a big, intimidating Russian who's deaf and mute.

• General Zaroff: a Russian hunter who used to be military and is now a rich hunter.

• Whitney: A rich yacht-owner who is the only hunter good enough to beat Rainsford.

How did General Zaroff know Rainsford when Rainsford first arrived at Zaroff's home?

• They had served together in the military.

• They had fought against each other in the last war.

• Zaroff had read Rainsford's book on hunting snow leopards.

• They were distant relatives, and Zaroff had been tracking Rainsford for years before luring him to the island.

Why did General Zaroff want to hunt a new kind of animal?

• He felt bad for the jaguars

• He'd already hunted all the animals on the island to extinction

• He'd gotten bored of hunting regular prey because they weren't challenging

• He'd gotten injured too many times & now wanted to hunt something easier and less dangerous

What happened to all the sailors whose boats crashed on the island?

• They were eaten.

• They were hunted.

• They were sacrificed .

• They were drowned.

Why does everyone choose to be hunted by Zaroff?

• They like the danger--the risk creates a thrill.

• If they win, they will get the island and untold riches.

• If they refuse to be hunted, they will be drowned.

• If they refuse to be hunted, they will be tortured & probably killed by Ivan.

Which of the following is NOT true about Zaroff's "game"?

• The prey gets a knife, some food, and a 3 hour head start.

• General Zaroff is unarmed.

• Zaroff sometimes uses hunting dogs, but only if the prey is very clever and might actually win.

• If the prey can avoid getting caught & killed for 3 days, he wins.

What did Zaroff do before hunting Rainsford?

• Gave him advise on how to navigate the island.

• Got him drunk to slow him down.

• Had the dogs sniff him so they would know his scent if Zaroff wanted to use them to hunt him.

• Said a prayer with him and wished him luck.