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

he wants to save him to hunt another day

he thinks that he has found another trail

he is satisfied with his work for the day

he resolves to find Rainsford the next day

Why did Zaroff believe humans were so formidable a prey?

because of the ability to reason

because of the greater strength

because of the ability to speak

The "jungle" of trees and plants on the island could be a symbol for (choose the best answer):

The jaguars that Rainsford wanted to hunt

The following lines are an example of which literary term: "The old charts call it 'Ship-Trap Island,'" Whitney replied. "A suggestive name, isn't it? Sailors have a curious dread of the place, I don't know why. Some superstition--"

Foreshadowing because the author's word choice suggests the island is dangerous

Conflict because Whitney and Rainsford are arguing

Flashback because Whitney is providing a memory about Ship-Trap Island

Verbal irony because Whitney says "Ship-Trap Island" but means something else

Which literary term is most significant to the development of the plot of the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell?

Setting because the story could not have happened this way if Rainsford washed up on a different island

Point of view because it relies on first-person to teach a lesson using a primary resource

Author's purpose because suspense created in the text makes the reader want to continue the story

Tone and mood because they serve to reinvigorate the reader and progress the plot to a surprise ending

Whitney's tales of Ship-Trap Island foreshadow danger lurking nearby closely to the men on the yacht. How does this dialogue impact the story?

It progresses the plot by creating suspense to keep the reader engaged

It emphasizes the men's desire to go hunting

It evokes fear in the readers in order to point out the theme

It decreases pacing of the plot in order to allow for more details

When offered a choice to hunt with Zaroff or go with Ivan, why do people always choose to hunt?

They want the reward Zaroff offers.

Sailors don't think Zaroff is that good of a hunter.

Which of the following is a reason Zaroff gives to prove he is not a barbarian in regards to the trapped sailors?

He provides the sailors with exercise and food.

He becomes friends with the sailors.

He sends money to the sailors' families

He gives the winner of the game a lot of money.

Which is an example of internal conflict within the story?

Rainsford questioning his own beliefs about hunting

Rainsford setting traps during the hunt

Zaroff questioning Rainsford's evasion methods

Rainsford struggling against the ocean as he swam toward the island

How does the author build suspense in the story?

The author uses plot and word choice to develop suspense. His word choice helps build an uneasy tone and mood within the story, and the plot twists keep the reader guessing a to what will come next.

The author uses theme and characters to develop suspense. His development of the theme clearly defines who will be the winner of the "game". The development of the characters build a sense of terror.

The author uses characters and word choice to develop suspense. His word choice helps build a scary tone and mood within the story, and the development of the characters build a sense of horror and anxiety.

The author uses setting and theme to develop suspense. His development of the theme does not clearly define who will be the winner of the "game". The description of the various settings on the island help the reader visualize the difficulty of the "game".

At the end of the story, the protagonist is best characterized as...

Dynamic because he now knows what it feels like to be hunted

Static because he is still a great hunter

Static because he refuses to participate in the game

Dynamic because he now thinks hunting men is an exciting and worthy sport

What is the first thing Rainsford does when he finds out Zaroff is going to hunt him?

He runs for his life, but has to stop when he realizes he will reach water.

he tries to kill Zaroff right away before he can hunt him.

He tries to find help, but there isn't anyone to help on the island.

He tried to take Ivan's gun and escape with it.

Why does Rainsford purposely jump into the water?

He can get away for a while, swim, and come back faster to Zaroff's house.

He is really skilled at swimming and thinks he can swim longer than Zaroff can.

He just wants to die and end this game as soon as possible.

He doesn't jump in purposely at any point in the story.

How does Rainsford actually surprise Zaroff?

He shows up, hiding in Zaroff's bedroom.

He poisons Zaroff's fancy wine.

Which of these events was a part of the rising action?

Rainsford knocked on the mansion door

Rainsford never slept better in a bed

The climax of "The Most Dangerous Game" was...

When General Zaroff tells Rainsford he's going to hunt him

When Rainsford traps General Zaroff

When General Zaroff shows rainsford his collection of heads

The resolution/denouement of a story is defined as:

The final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

The part of the story, play or movie that keeps you interested.

When an author hints about future events of the story

When the author says something but actually means the complete opposite.

The resolution/denouement of "The Most Dangerous Game" was...

When Rainsford sleeps in General Zaroff's bed

When Rainsford traps the dog in his pit

When General Zaroff blows smoke at Rainsford

What is the central idea of this passage? It may be difficult to tell when a story took place, unless an author explicitly states it, but the presence or absence of technology can help a reader make an approximate guess as to when the story was set. Only novels and short stories that were written very recently will include references to smartphones and apps. Story lines that include references to the internet were written within the past 25 years. If a story makes mention of a television, then it probably took place during or after the 1950's. The modes of transportation that people take are more examples of technology that can help the reader determine roughly when the story took place. If a character takes a plane ride, then the story very likely took place after World War II because commercial air travel became popular after the war. A character riding in a car wouldn't happen before the 1900's. Of course, if the story mentions more recent advances like power windows or a driver less car, then it is far more recent. Train travel would put the setting within the past 200 years. The absence of technology doesn't always mean that the story took place hundreds of years ago. It could just mean that mentioning technology was not necessary to tell the story.

Mentions of technology can help a reader determine when the story took place.

Technology such as driver less cars and smartphones are recent inventions.

References to technology can help the reader determine where the story took place.

The Most Dangerous Game

Authored by Rene Barnes

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9th Grade

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There is no other big game on his island.

He doesn’t like to kill innocent creatures.

He hates humanity and wants to take revenge against it.

Hunting men is more of a challenge than hunting beasts.

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The Most Dangerous Game

"Who cares how a jaguar feels" Who said this?

How does General Zaroff capture people to hunt?

General Zaroff had a great dinner and nice bottle of wine to celebrate what?

What is Rainsfords initial reaction to General Zaroff when he meets him?

Which best describes the theme of The Most Dangerous Game?

Which of the following statements describes a basic THEME in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

What is Zaroff’s main reason for preferring to hunt human beings rather than animals?

What target does Rainsford's sapling trick hit?

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

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

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