The Most Dangerous Game Comprehension

Who is the protagonist in the short story?

• Rainsford

• Zaroff

• Whitney

• Ivan

Who is the antagonist in the short story?

• Rainsford

• Zaroff

• Ivan

• Whitney

What is the setting of the short story?

• Rio

• Ship Trap Island

• China

In "The Most Dangerous Game," which answer choice best describes General Zaroff's problem before he invents his "game"?

• He loves hunting but hates to see animals suffer.
• He hates Ivan but needs him for company
• He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.
• He hates Rainsford but must be kind to him.

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

• He starts the story with dialogue, not description.

• He has Whitney go to bed early.

• 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.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is the "game" that Zaroff invents?

• He invites the world's greatest hunters to compete against one another.
• He hunts human beings—sailors he has lured to the island.
• He invites other hunters to compete against Ivan.
• He and Ivan compete against each other in tracking animals.

 Which of the following statements best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings?

• Animal life is more precious than human life.
• Only the strong deserve to survive.
• Individual freedom is more important than laws.
• Human beings are not morally responsible for one another.

Rainsford jumping off the cliff is the story's _____.

• exposition

• climax

• conflict

• resolution

The last sentence of the story is, “He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.” What important piece of plot information does that sentence reveal?

• Zaroff has lost the final duel.

• Zaroff cares too much about luxuries.

• Rainsford has a history of sleep problems.

• Rainsford has safely returned home.

Which TWO of the following best identify the central themes of this story?

• When violence becomes too common, some people no longer take it seriously.

• Pride in one’s country makes people feel superior to others based on race.

• The power of love will save people from hurting and harming others.

• Nature provides everything humanity needs and therefore anything else is wasteful.

• Humankind’s place in nature is to act with reason, not to become like violent animals.