HEng9 The Most Dangerous Game

Which of the following best describes the climax of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

• When Rainsford first finds himself shipwrecked

• When Rainsford appears in Zaroff's bedroom and "kills him"

• When Zaroff explains that he enjoys hunting people as sport

• When Rainsford jumps into the water to make his final escape

Which quote from The Most Dangerous Game could be labeled as irony?

• "The paddling sound of feet on the soft earth..."

• "He lived a year in a minute..."

• "The world famous game hunter was now being hunted as game himself..."

• "The impulse to cry aloud with joy..."

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True or False: Rainsford and Zaroff are fighting for the same goal.

• True

• False

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

• Whitney
• Washington
• Bellinger
• Egan

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Where is Rainsford's yacht headed for?

• Rio de Janeiro to hunt jaguars

• Jamaica to hunt black panthers

• Asia to hunt tigers

• Africa to hunt the Cape Buffalo

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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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

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What would happen to a a man if he chose not to participate in Zaroff's game?

• he would be thrown off a cliff
• He would be ignored and sent away
• He would be turned over to Ivan
• He would be drugged and then shot

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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

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What is Rainsford's first name?

• Munsford
• Richard
• Thatcher
• Sanger

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