"The Most Dangerous Game" Review

Why did General Zaroff believe that the animal known as "the most dangerous game" was the most fun to hunt?

• Because of its ability to speak

• Because of its greater strength

• Because of its ability to reason

• Because of its great speed

What do Rainsford and Whitney disagree on? 

• whether or not a jaguar has feelings.
• where they will be going to hunt.
• which one of them has killed the biggest jaguar. 
• which one is the better hunter.

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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
• He jumps off to save a crewman
• He is shot by the captain

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What is Rainsford known for?

• Being a sailor

• Hunting

• Model

• Actor

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What killed one of General Zaroffs dogs?

• Snake

• Gun

• Burmese Tiger Pit

• Drowned

What did General Zaroff say to Rainsford when he found him in his room?

• AHHHHH! You scared me!

• I thought you were dead!

• Ugh, you again!

• I congratulate you, you have won the game!

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"I have one passion in my life, and it is the hunt" Who said this?

• Ivan

• Rainsford

• General Zaroff

• Whitney

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What does Rainsford think is the most dangerous of all big game?

• Siberian Tiger
• Jaguars
• Cape Buffalo
• Grizzly Bear

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What would happen to a a man if he chose not to participate in Zaroff's game?

• he would be thrown off a cliff
• He would be ignored and sent away
• He would be turned over to Ivan
• He would be drugged and then shot

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

• He starts the story with dialogue, not description
• He has Whitney refer to Captain Nielsen, a dangerous figure.
• 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.

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