The Most Dangerous Game

When is the initial conflict introduced?

• When Whitney says the island has a bad reputation

• When Rainsford falls off the yacht

• When Ivan points a revolver at Rainsford

• When Zaroff says he is hunting humans

Why does Zaroff hunt humans?

• He doesn't like to hurt animals

• He is hates Rainsford

• He is bored

• Ivan gave him the idea

Which of the following is a simile from the story?

• The general smiled the quiet smile of one who has faced an obstacle and  surmounted it with success

• The revolves pointed as rigidly as if the giant were a statue

• Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong

• He made his way along with his eyes fixed in utmost concentration on the ground before him

Rainsford trying to prevent himself from panicking and forcing himself to gather his wits is what type of conflict?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

Which of these examples shows foreshadowing?

• The man’s only answer was to raise with his thumb the hammer of his  revolver.

• Rainsford had fought his way through the bush for two hours. “I must  keep my nerve. I must keep my nerve,” he said through tight teeth.

• He saw no sign of a trail through the closely knit web of weeds and trees; it  was easier to go along the shore, and Rainsford floundered along by the water.

• A simple fellow, but, I’m afraid, like all  his race, a bit of a savage.” "Is he Russian?" "He is a Cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeach. "So am I."

Choose where the action best fits on the plot diagram: Whitney and Rainsford talking on the yacht.

• Rising Action

• Denouement

• Conflict Introduced

• Exposition

The last sentence of the text is "He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." What does this reveal to the reader.

• Zaroff lost the duel.

• Rainsford was tired.

• Zaroff was a good host.

• The duel has been postponed.

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

• Theme

• Mood

• Climax

• Resolution

What is Zaroff's implied belief that he is justified in hunting humans?

• Boredom should never be an option.

• Only the strong deserve to survive.

• Individual freedom is more important than laws.

• Animal life is too precious to waste.

What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common.

• They both offer hospitality.

• They both enjoy fishing.

• The both come from money.

• They are both big game hunters