The Most Dangerous Game

In The Most Dangerous Game, which event happens first?

• Rainsford's trap kills Ivan.

• Rainsford falls overboard.

• Rainsford sleeps in Zaroff's bed.

• Rainsford leaps into the sea.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Who is the protagonist of the story?

• Rainsford

• Ivan

• Zaroff

• Whitney

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the antagonist?

• General Zaroff

• Rainsford

• Ivan

• Whitney

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which is NOT a theme in the short story?

• People are animals.

• Wealth does not always equal happiness.

• The divide between the hunter and what is being hunted shows a power structure in the natural world.

• Humans, like animals, rely on their instincts for survival.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Receding mean?

• Extended

• Becoming more distant

• Sticking out

• Overcame

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Who would likely disarm someone?

• Teacher

• Construction Worker

• Police Officer

• Store Greeter

What does prolonged mean?

• Extended

• Always; without changing

• Overcame

• Sudden desire to do something

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

When would you be impulsive?

• Taking an important test.

• When you are shopping.

• Creating a project.

• Choosing friends that you trust.

The following passage (paragraphs 7-9) mainly shows that _______.

“We should have some good hunting up the Amazon. Great sport, hunting.” “The best sport in the world,” agreed Rainsford. “For the hunter,” amended Whitney. “Not for the jaguar.”

• Rainsford and Whitney are bloodthirsty and do not care about other living things.

• Whitney does not like to hunt animals because he loves animals

• Rainsford does not care about the animal’s perspective in hunting.

• Rainsford does not approve of hunting because it is cruel to end an animal’s life.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following inferences about Whitney is best supported by the beginning of the story?

• He is a superstitious person who believes in rumors and legends.

• He does not like sailing because he did not grow up near water.

• He thinks Rainsford is rude and arrogant.

• He enjoys adventure.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.9