The Most Dangerous Game

How does Rainsford come upon Ship Trap Island?

• his ship crashes

• he goes there by plane to hunt

• he falls overboard, then swims

• we are unsure

What does Rainsford see that he thinks is a mirage?

• a lake in the middle of the island

• a big house on the island

• a boat coming in the distance

• he doesn't see anything

Why does General Zaroff want to hunt people instead of animals?

• there are no big animals on his island

• he doesn't like to kill animals

• he hates people

• animals bore him

Why does Zaroff think that men are most challenging and different than animals?

• humans have courage

• humans kill on another in war

• humans are cunning and have the ability to reason

• humans have instinct

If Rainsford does not join the game, what will happen to him?

• he will be sent back to NY

• he will be tortured by Ivan

• he will be drowned in the sea

• he will be locked in the cellar

Which is NOT one of the ways in which Rainsford tries to escape Zaroff?

• he crosses and recrosses his trail in circles

• he hides high in a big tree

• he hides in a cave

• he builds three traps

Why is Rainsford able to re-enter the house without getting caught?

• the dogs and Zaroff are not there

• he has managed to steal a key

• he climbs through an open window

• a prisoner inside opens the door for him

At the end of the story, Rainsford is

• killed by General Zaroff

• eaten by the dogs

• rescued by his yacht

• awakening in Zaroff's bed

Who is dead by the end of the story?

• Rainsford

• Zaroff, Ivan, and one of the best dogs

• Zaroff, Ivan, and Whitney

• Zaroff, Ivan, and two other prisoners

During the hunt, Rainsford is best described as

• scared, but smart

• calm and relaxed

• amused by the General

• slow to understand the game