Most Dangerous Game

What genre of literature is "The Most Dangerous Game"?

• poetry

• fiction

• nonfiction

• autobiography

Who is the protagonist?

• General Zaroff

• Ivan

• Rainsford

• Whitney

Who is the antagonist?

• General Zaroff

• Ivan

• Rainsford

• Whitney

Much of the story hints at what is to come later. This is called...

• irony

• foreshadowing

• flashback

• personification

After General Zaroff reveals his most dangerous game to Rainsford, readers can infer Zaroff prefers to hunt humans because...

• There is no large game natively living on the confines of the island

• He does not like to kill innocent creatures who have done nothing to harm him

• He hates humanity and wants to take revenge against it for the way it has treated him

• He thinks hunting intelligent men is more of a challenge than hunting mindless animals

Which of the following is a reason Zaroff gives to prove he is not a barbarian in regards to the trapped sailors?

• He becomes friends with the sailors.

• He sends money to the sailors' families

• He provides the sailors with exercise, food, and rest.

• He gives the winner of the game a lot of money.

When offered a choice to hunt with Zaroff or go with Ivan, why do people always choose to hunt?

• Ivan is a torturer.

• They think Zaroff is joking.

• They want the reward Zaroff offers.

• Sailors don't think Zaroff is that good of a hunter.

Which is an example of internal conflict within the story?

• Rainsford setting traps during the hunt

• Rainsford questioning his own beliefs about hunting

• Rainsford struggling against the ocean as he swam toward the island

• Rainsford fighting with General Zaroff

Which of the following is most likely the theme of the story?

• A lack of empathy will destroy Zaroff's life

• Living alone on an island can be lonely

• Cruelty of others can challenge your beliefs

• Being washed ashore on Ship-Trap Island isn't fun

According to the following line, which of the following describes the tone of the text: "Rainsford did not smile. 'I am still a beast at bay,' he said, in a low, hoarse voice. 'Get ready, General Zaroff.'"

• blissful

• defensive

• questioning

• confused