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

The title of the story is a/an

double entendre--a word or phrase open to two interpretations

anthropomorphism--the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object.

onomatopoeia--the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g. cuckoo, sizzle ).

simile--he comparison of one thing with another thing that uses like or as

Why is Rainsford famous?

celebrated hunter from New York City with a passion for hunting big game and a “predator versus prey” worldview.

He is well known for his hunting skills.

He is vice president of Uganda.

Where are Rainsford and Whitney at the beginning of the story?

on a boat near Ship-Trap Island

In New York City, talking about a planned trip

Where does Rainsford find himself after swimming ashore?

a rocky shore just outside of a jungle

What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

They both enjoy Parisian operas

General Zaroff first comes to his island after —

buying it in order to build his château

being stranded on it by his crew

swimming to it when his ship sank

Why is General Zaroff not longer interested in hunting?

It has become too easy and boring.

He was shot on his last hunting trip.

His wife made him give it up as a sport.

What happens during the first day of the hunt?

Zaroff leaves Rainsford out to prolong the hunt.

How does Zaroff get his human prey?

Zaroff uses lights to lure ships towards the rocks. The ships wreck on the rocks, and Zaroff uses the survivors for his games.

Zaroff and Ivan go on pirate raids of ships and choose men they think will bring them a challenge.

He has men stolen from various countries and shipped in to him.

He uses men who owe him gambling debts, or the debtor can choose a replacement person.

What is Zaroff’s definition of “civilized”?

Enjoying filet mignon, having electricity, and not thinking so highly about humans that you aren’t willing to kill them.

Having solid interpersonal relationships.

Where is Rainsford's last hiding place

behind some curtains in a bedroom

Why can't Rainsford see more than four miles while standing on the boat?

The lights on the boat are broken.

Why couldn't anybody hear Rainsford's cries after he fell into the water?

The boat sped away too quickly.

Rainsford and Whitney are on a yacht on their way to

The Amazon Jungle to hunt jaguar

New York to a writer's convention

Rainsford's mother's house for turkey dinner

The description, "blood warm waters" is most likely intended to have what effect?

It increases the sense of danger created by the setting.

It shows the reader that there are a lot of hungry predators around.

It shows that Rainsford will have a hard time drinking the salty water.

It is simply a way of telling that the waters are bloody.

Rainsford and Whitney have very different attitudes about . . .

the feelings of the animal being hunted

Rainsford's abilities as a big-game hunter

whether they should use pistols or rifles on their hunt

General Zaroff's servant, Ivan, greets Rainsford at the front door . . .

with a revolver pointed at his chest.

a bottle of Chablis and a bowl of borsch.

with handcuffs and bag to put over his head

The general tells Rainsford that he fled Russia after "the debacle" which was probably

The Russian Revolution, wafter which most noblemen lost all their wealth.

a natural disaster like a tornado or earthquake, which destroyed his home

a failed hunting trip that caused General Zaroff a lot of embarrassment

General Zaroff explains that he considers man the perfect prey because

He possesses the most endurance.

The island is an ideal location for the general's hunts because

It is isolated and difficult to escape.

There is already a supply of shipwrecked sailors

It has the perfect terrain with jungles, hills, trails, and swamps.

Rainford uses all of these traps against General Zaroff except:

A Ugandan trap made by tying a knife to a springy sapling.

What is the theme of the story?

Don't underestimate your opponent.

Do to others you have would have done to you

Animals are completely unrealiable

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

He only cares about hunting, and that has become boring for him.

He loves hunting but hates to see animals suffer.

He hates Ivan, but he needs him for company.

He hates having visitors, but knows he must be kind to Rainsford.

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

He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing.

He has Whitney go to bed early.

He shows how Whitney and Rainsford plan to go hunting in the Amazon.

He starts the story with a conversation instead of description.

Why is it relevant that Zaroff is a "Cossack"? It reveals-

He is Russian, which implies brutality.

What purpose did Whitney serve in the story?

He tells about the uneasy feeling he has about Ship-Trap Island and foreshadows the rest of the story.

He was the first man ever hunted and killed by Zaroff.

He pushes Rainsford overboard the yacht and is responsible for Rainsford being trapped on Ship-Trap Island.

He saves Rainsford from Ship-Trap Island.

Why does the General smile and turn away from the tree where Rainsford is hiding?

He wanted the game to continue another day.

He thinks he has found another trail.

He is satisfied with his hunt for the day.

He gives up, but vows to find Rainsford the next day.

What kind of success did Rainsford's trap have?

Zaroff nearly walks into it, but dodges it at the last second

Zaroff is hit dead-on by the trap

Zaroff is unaware of the trap, but Ivan is the one who fall prey to it

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Whitney

Bellinger

Washington

Egan

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where is Rainsford's yacht headed?

Rio de Janiero (South America)

London

Jamaica

Africa

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of the gun store that the two men have ordered their hunting guns from?

Bass Pro Shop

Varaia's

Purdey's

Rainsford makes his own guns

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of the island that Zaroff lives on?

Cannibal Island

Ship-Trap Island

Lost Ships Island

Shipwrecked Island

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In what region of the world is the story set

Russia

The Caribbean

Mexico

Greece

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where is Captain Nielson from?

Russia

Italy

Switzerland

Sweden

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Rainsford go onto the after deck on the yacht?

to speak with the captain

to breathe in some fresh air

to smoke a pipe

to watch the stars

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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VHD The Most Dangerous Game

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

Where is Rainsford's yacht headed?

What is the name of the gun store that the two men have ordered their hunting guns from?

What is the name of the island that Zaroff lives on?

In what region of the world is the story set

Where is Captain Nielson from?

Why does Rainsford go onto the after deck on the yacht?

How is Rainsford separated from the yacht?

What startles Rainsford while he is relaxing on the deck?

The title of the story is a/an

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