"The Most Dangerous Game" Comprehension Check

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

• Whitney
• Washington
• Bellinger
• Egan

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Where is Rainsford's yacht headed for?

• Rio de Janeiro
• Jamaica
• London
• Africa

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• Zaroff Island
• Ship-Trap Island
• Skull Island
• Death Island

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What kind of gunshots does Rainsford hear?

• shotgun

• machine gun

• pistol

• BB gun

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of conflict does Rainsford experience as he swims to the island?

• man vs. man

• man vs. world

• man vs. self

• man vs. nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

After Rainsford lands on the island, he stumbles across an empty bullet cartridge.  What type of cartridge was it?

• A twenty seven
• A thirty one
• A twenty two
• A twenty

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who is the first person to "greet" Rainsford at the door of the palatial chateau?

• Ivan
• An odd looking butler
• General Zaroff
• Whitney

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is Rainsford's first name?

• Edward
• Richard
• Conor
• Sanger

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Where is Rainsford from?

• United States

• England

• Russia

• Italy

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4