The Most Dangerous Game

1. Which character argues with Rainsford at the beginning of the story?

• Rainsford
• Whitney
• Ivan
• Tom Brady

2. When Rainsford immediately falls of the boat, what conflict occurs?

• 21. When Rainsford immediately falls of the boat, what conflict occurs?
• a. Man vs. Man
• b. Man vs. Himself
• c. Man vs. Nature
• d. Man vs. Societ

3. Main Idea: What happened to Rainsford after he landed on Ship-Trap Island?

• He hunted with General Zaroff.
• He was treated as General Zaroff's guest, and then left on the ship he sailed in on
• He was hunted by General Zaroff.
• He killed General Zaroff and lived on Ship-Trap Island for the rest of his life.

4. According to Rainsford, what is the world made up of?

• a. The Weak vs the Strong
• b. The Humans vs the Animals
• c. The Hunters vs the Huntees
• d. The Civilized vs The Uncivilized

5. Main Idea: Which lines from the text show how Rainsford's attitude about hunting changed?

• "Who cares how a jaguar feels?"
• "…hunting had ceased to be what you call 'a sporting proposition.' It had become too easy. I always got my quarry. Always. There is no greater bore than perfection."
• "Rainsford knew now how an animal at bay feels."
• "Every day I hunt, and I never grow bored now, for I have a quarry with which I can match my wits."

6. What were they going to hunt once the yacht reaches its destination?

• Rio
• Africa
• Philippines
• Mexico

7. Supporting Details: Why does General Zaroff hunt human beings?

• General Zaroff is evil and takes pleasure in killing others.
• General Zaroff is a stellar hunter but bored of hunting animals.
• General Zaroff lost his mind while he was a member of the Cossack cavalry.
• General Zaroff hunts intruders as an act of self-defense.

8. Supporting Details: Rainsford did all of the following to survive except…

• build a Malay man-catcher
• dig a Burmese tiger pit
• send a distress signal
• tie a knife to a sapling

9. Supporting Details: What does Rainsford finally do to escape from General Zaroff and his hunting dogs?

• He jumps into the Caribbean Sea and swims to shore.
• He climbs up a tree and hides.
• He is rescued by his shipmates.
• He agrees to hunt with General Zaroff.

10. Vocabulary - What is a synonym for superstitious?

• Able to be felt or touched
• Unclear
• magical/mythical
• Tasty