The Most Dangerous Game Lesson

In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is the "game" that Zaroff invents?

• He invites the world's greatest hunters to compete against one another.

• He hunts human beings—sailors he has lured to the island.

• He invites other hunters to compete against Ivan.

• He and Ivan compete against each other in tracking animals.

Who is the protagonist in the short story?

• Rainsford

• Zaroff

• Whitney

• Ivan

Who is the antagonist in the short story?

• Rainsford

• Zaroff

• Ivan

• Whitney

What is the setting of the short story?

• Rio

• Ship Trap Island

• China

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

• He loves hunting but hates to see animals suffer.

• He hates Ivan but needs him for company

• He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.

• He hates Rainsford but must be kind to him.

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

• He starts the story with dialogue, not description.

• He has Whitney go to bed early.

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

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

The exposition occurs when....

• Whitney and Rainsford are discussing big game hunting.

• Rainsford falls overboard.

• General Zaroff invites Rainsford to hunt with him.

Which of the following is the best example of foreshadowing in this story?

• The fact that Rainsford smokes a pipe foreshadows his death.

• The fact that Ivan is mute foreshadows his background.

• Whitney's tales of Ship-Trap Island foreshadow the danger present there.

• Rainsford's construction of the traps foreshadows that he is an expert hunter.

What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

• They both enjoy fishing.

• They both enjoy listening to music.

• They both own yachts.

• They are both big game hunters.

Which of the following statements best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings?

• Animal life is more precious than human life.

• Only the strong deserve to survive.

• Individual freedom is more important than laws.

• Human beings are not morally responsible for one another.