Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary

Which word means: The object of a hunt; prey?

• stamina

• quarry

• solicitously

• elude

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'palpable' as used in 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

• Easily perceptible

• Difficult to understand

• Invisible

• Unpleasant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Most Dangerous Game', which word best describes General Zaroff's character?

• Benevolent

• Sadistic

• Naive

• Timid

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following words from 'The Most Dangerous Game' means 'to escape or avoid'?

• Elude

• Confront

• Capture

• Reveal

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'tangible' mean in the context of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

• Intangible

• Concrete

• Imaginary

• Unreal

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Most Dangerous Game', what is the meaning of the word 'zealous'?

• Indifferent

• Passionate

• Lazy

• Uninterested

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word from 'The Most Dangerous Game' means 'a feeling of unease or anxiety'?

• Calm

• Serenity

• Trepidation

• Joy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of 'affable' as used in 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

• Unfriendly

• Friendly

• Hostile

• Aloof

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Most Dangerous Game', which word means 'to regard with disgust'?

• Admire

• Despise

• Love

• Cherish

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'imprudent' mean in the context of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

• Wise

• Careless

• Cautious

• Prudent

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4