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WorksheetsThe Most Dangerous Game Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who is the protagonist of the story?
General Zaroff
Sanger Rainsford
Ivan
Whitney
Who is the antagonist of the story?
General Zaroff
Sanger Rainsford
Ivan
Whitney
Identify Plot: Rainsford and Whitney discussing hunting on the ship deck on their way to Rio is the...?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
What is the name of the mysterious island Rainsford visits?
Cannibal Island
Zaroff Island
Rio Island
Ship Trap Island
How does Rainsford end up on the island?
He jumps out of an airplane and sky dives onto the island
The captain of the ship rowed him to the island on a small boat.
He falls off the ship and must swim to the island for safety.
He has been invited to the island by Zaroff.
Which of the following quotes is an example of foreshadowing?
"I read your book about hunting snow leopards in Tibet, you see."
"I will not hunt."
"Suggestive name, isn't it? Sailors have a curious dread of the place. I don't know why. Some superstition--"
"I have electricity. We try to be civilized here."
Which of the following quotes is an example of irony?
"The world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees . Luckily, you and I are hunters."
"Your brain against mine. Your woodcraft against mine. Your strength and stamina against mine."
"The hounds raised their voices as they hit the fresh scent. Rainsford knew now how an animal at bay feels."
"I have but one passion in my life, Mr. Rainsford, and it is the hunt."
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 cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.
He dislikes Rainsford, but must be kind to him because he is a guest.
He struggles to kill the big game he has been hunting.
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 invites other hunters to compete against Ivan.
He hunts human beings--sailors he has lured to the island.
He and Ivan compete against each other in tracking animals.
Which of the following quotes from the text best describe how Zaroff justifies hunting and killing human beings?
"I have but one passion in my life, Mr. Rainsford. and it is the hunt."
"I live for danger, Mr. Rainsford."
"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."
"Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure."
In "The Most Dangerous Game," Zaroff tells Rainsford that his visitors always choose to participate in the hunt rather than face Ivan. What can you infer from this remark?
The visitors greatly enjoy Zaroff's game.
The visitors have formed secret plans to escape
The visitors would rather take their chances in the hunt than be tortured.
Zaroff tricks them into believing that the hunt will not hurt them.
What does Rainsford mean when he says at the end, "I am still a beast at bay"?
He still considers himself a hunter, despite the fact that he played the role of huntee (prey).
He is referring to his ability to jump off the cliff and swim through the sea.
He has decided that he enjoys killing humans for pleasure.
He has grown soft after playing the prey in Zaroff's game.
The last sentence of the story is, "He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." What important piece of plot information does that sentence give you?
Zaroff has lost the final duel.
Rainsford has a history of sleeping problems.
Zaroff has defeated Rainsford.
Rainsford has safely reached his homeland.
The climax of "The Most Dangerous Game" is...?
Rainsford kills Zaroff in his chateau.
Rainsford's knife trap kills Ivan
Rainsford jumps off the cliff and escapes Zaroff in the game.
Rainsford sleeps in Zaroff's bed.
The resolution of "The Most Dangerous Game" is...?
when Rainsford kills Zaroff in his bedroom
when Rainsford falls asleep in Zaroff's bed
when Rainsford dives off the cliff to escape Zaroff
when Rainsford kills Ivan in his knife trap
Is the following quote an example of direct or indirect characterization? He had "the face of a man used to giving orders, the face of an aristocrat."
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterzation
What does the following quote reveal about Rainsford? "You're a big game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares how a jaguar feels?"
He loves hunting.
He feels no sympathy for animals.
He fears hunting animals.
He enjoys being around animals and is concerned for their well-being.
