The Most Dangerous Game Comprehension Check 1

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

• He starts the story with dialogue, not description
• He has Whitney refer to Captain Nielsen, a dangerous figure.
• He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing.
• He shows how Whitney and Rainsford plan to go hunting in the Amazon.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why is it relevant that Zaroff is a "Cossack"? It reveals-

• He is Russian
• His fierceness 
• His immorality 
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

All of the following words/ phrases describe IVAN except

• Incredibly Strong
• A Cossack
• Thoughtful
• Huge

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the protagonist of "The Most Dangerous Game?"

• Rainsford
• Zaroff
• Ivan
• The reader

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Where is Rainsford's yacht headed for?

• Rio de Janeiro
• Jamaica
• London
• Africa

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• Whitney
• Washington
• Bellinger
• Egan

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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 to save a crewman
• He is shot by the captain

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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
• A large dog

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The setting of The Most Dangerous Game is...

• Zaroff's house

• New York City

• Ship Trap Island

• The Sumerian Jungle

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3