The best evidence that Zaroff is aware of his own viciousness and cruelty is that he —

says that all Cossacks are savage and that he, Zaroff, is a Cossack

makes fun of Rainsford for being afraid

explains how he obtains the men he hunts

claims that it is not murder to kill sailors because they are “scum”

Zaroff especially welcomes Rainsford because the general —

is glad to meet another expert hunter

wants news about the outside world

has no other humans on the island to hunt

wishes to share his secret with the world

How does the author create suspense at the beginning of the selection?

He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing.

He starts the story with dialogue, not description

He has Whitney refer to Captain Nielsen, a dangerous figure.

He shows how Whitney and Rainsford plan to go hunting in the Amazon.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," which answer choice best describes General Zaroff's problem before he invents his "game"?

He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.

He loves hunting but hates to see animals suffer.

He hates Ivan but needs him for company

He hates Rainsford but must be kind to him.

The lights of the yacht became faint and ever-vanishing fireflies; then they were blotted out entirely by the night. The author compares the yacht to vanishing fireflies to

capture Rainsford’s state of mind of hopelessness as he watched the ship leave him in the water.

emphasize how the lights twinkled liked beautiful stars.

revealed the course the ship traveled.

captured Zaroff's love of swimming in the sea.

What is the most likely reason for including information about the Cossack and his savagery ?

to provide foreshadowing of Zaroff's animal-like behavior later in the story.

to emphasize the results of the Russian revolution.

to point out the contrast between Ivan and Zaroff social status.

to illustrate why Ivan is deaf and dumb.

"The world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are hunters." Based on the above lines you can infer that Rainsford believes that

Hunters are civilized, superior people and Huntees are the weak uncivilized people.

Hunters are capable of capturing every prey.

Hunters shouldn't have feelings for the weak in life.

Huntees should embrace Darwin's philosophy of the survival of the fittest.

"-a lofty structure with pointed towers plunging upward into the gloom . His eyes made out the shadowy outlines of a palatial chateau; The stone steps were real enough; the massive door with a leering gargoyle for a knocker was real enough;" How does the description of Zaroff's chateau mainly affect the tone of the story?

It suggests that the chateau seems threatening and unwelcoming.

It suggests that Rainsford is relieved that he found a house.

It suggests that the chateau seems unreal.

It suggests that Rainsford is willing to seek out help from the residents of the chateau.

"Don't be alarmed," said Rainsford, with a smile which he hoped was disarming. "I'm no robber. I fell off a yacht. My name is SangerRainsford of New York City." What do the lines most reveal about Rainsford?

Rainsford believes that he will be treated better if Ivan knew he was a member of the "civilized" upper class.

Rainsford believes that his ability to speak three foreign languages will affect the way he is treated by Zaroff.

Rainsford believes that Zaroff's admiration for him will cause him to be treated as a member of the "civilized" upper class.

Rainsford believes that Zaroff will ask for his autograph and invite him into his chateau.

"He had high cheekbones, a sharpcut nose, a spare, dark face--the face of a man used to giving orders, the face of an aristocrat. He was finding the general a most thoughtful and affable host, a true cosmopolite." The lines above mostly contribute to the readers understanding of Rainsford by revealing

his inability to perceive savagery in Zaroff's because of Zaroff's appearance, manners, and sophistication.

his ability to perceive savagery in Zaroff's appearance, manners, and sophistication.

his discomfort eating in front of Zaroff.

his difficulty with keeping a level head during stressful moments.

"But no animal can reason," objected Rainsford. "My dear fellow," said the general, "there is one that can." "But you can't mean--" gasped Rainsford. "And why not?" "I can't believe you are serious, General Zaroff. This is a grisly joke." "Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting." "Hunting? Great Guns, General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder." Which statement best describes the exchange between Rainsford and Zaroff?

Zaroff shares his personal experiences, and Rainsford criticizes them.

Zaroff proves a point, and the Rainsford feels embarrassed.

Zaroff gives the Rainsford advice, and Rainsford learns from it.

Zaroff comforts Rainsford, and Rainsford feels more confident.

The pistol shots Rainsford hears at the beginning of the story are an example of

Both suspense and foreshadowing

Neither suspense nor foreshadowing

How does Zaroff view humanity?

He does not value human life very highly, and he hunts people he sees as inferior

He thinks of all other humans besides himself as harmless and therefore easy to hunt.

After the war, he views humanity as a danger that needs to be destroyed completely.

He cares deeply for all people and values human life strongly, which is why he likes hunting people so much.

“All he knew was that he was safe from his enemy, the sea, and that utter weariness was on him.” The narrator personifies the sea in the sketch in order to

introduce the idea of fighting for your life against an enemy.

illustrate how Rainsford used his skills as a swimmer to make it to shore.

show the superiority and strength of the sea against an enemy.

All of the following lines support the evidence that Rainsford uses reason to get himself out of difficult situations except ?

“He strained his eyes in the direction from which the reports had come, but it was like trying to see through a blanket.”

.” Once he reaches the island and has slept, he wakes up and thinks “Where there are pistol shots, there are men. Where there are men, there is food.”

The “chance” that he could be heard was growing slender, so he “wrestled himself out of his clothes and shouted with all of his power.”

...he swam in that direction, swimming with slow, deliberate strokes, conserving his strength.”

The Most Dangerous Game Part 1

Authored by Nicarla Andry

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why did Zaroff believe this animal 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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

Whitney’s tales of Ship-Trap Island foreshadow 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.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings?

Animal life is more precious than human life.

Only the strong deserve to survive.

Individual freedom is more important than laws.

Human beings are not morally responsible for one another.

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The Most Dangerous Game Part 1

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

What do Rainsford and Whitney disagree on?

How is Rainsford separated from the yacht?

Why did Zaroff believe this animal was so formidable?

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

Foreshadowing is a —

Which of the following statements best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings?﻿﻿﻿﻿

The best evidence that Zaroff is aware of his own viciousness and cruelty is that he —

Zaroff especially welcomes Rainsford because the general —

Descriptive language used to paint a mental picture for the reader is called -

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