The Most Dangerous Game Quiz 1

Who is the protagonist?

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Who is the antagonist in the story?

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Which of the following best describes Rainsford and Whitney at the beginning of the story?

• They are 2 experienced sailors searching for a mysterious island

• They are 2 friends who are on a vacation to a mysterious island

• They are experienced hunters sailing to the Amazon for a hunting trip

• Rainsford is an experienced hunter on a trip and Whitney is his friend just along for the ride

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What is the name of the mysterious island Whitney tells Rainsford about?

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How do the sailors and Rainsford feel about the mysterious island?

• The sailors believe it is a place of evil, Rainsford thinks they are just superstitious

• Rainsford believe the rumor that the island is filled with cannibals, but the sailors know that it is just an island

• The sailors do not believe the island exists, thinking it is just a myth, even though Rainsford can see it

• The sailors believe it is a place of evil, and Rainsford trusts their judgement, like he trusts his hunting instinct

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How do Rainsford and Whitney feel about hunting?

• Whitney loves it, but Rainsford thinks it's cruel

• Both men agree that it is acceptable for survival, but not for sport

• Both men enjoy hunting as a sport, but because of their talent they do not take it too seriously

• Both men enjoy hunting as a sport, but Rainsford takes it so seriously it affects his worldview

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After Whitney says goodnight, Rainsford is smoking on the top deck when he hears a strange noise, how does he react?

• he rushes to the rail, recognizing the sound as a gunshot, but falls of the yacht as he reaches for his pipe

• he rushes to the rail, recognizing the sound of a person yelling, but falls of the yacht as he reaches out for his pipe

• he tries to run for help, recognizing the sound as a gunshot, but slips and falls of the yacht

• he is startled out of his sleep, loses his balance, and rolls of the yacht

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After falling of the yacht, Rainsford finally reaches the island shore and moves towards the sound of the pistol; why?

• because he wants to find out who was shooting before he fell of the yacht

• because it means he will hopefully find someone who will help him

• because he wants to punish whoever was shooting and made him fall off the yacht

• because he hopes to find another hunter and join in on the sport

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Once on the island Rainsford knocks on the door of a "palatial chateau" and is greeted by a large man, which of the following describes the island manor and the man at the door?

• intimidating and strange

• welcoming and friendly

• towering and delicate

• cloaked and mysterious

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Which of the following best describes Rainsford's first impression of General Zaroff?

• He is an overall ordinary man who lives in an extraordinary house

• He warmly welcomes Rainsford, but Rainsford can tell there is something strange about Zaroff

• He is just as, if not more, intimidating and off-putting than his companion, Ivan

• He seems very lonely and sad, so Rainsford agrees to dine with him out of pity

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