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Review "The Most Dangerous Game" 2020

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is the protagonist of "The Most Dangerous Game?"
a)
Rainsford
b)
Zaroff
c)
Ivan
d)
The reader
2.
Who is Rainsford's friend that he is talking with at the beginning of the story?
a)
Whitney
b)
Washington
c)
Bellinger
d)
Egan
3.
What is the name of the "evil" island that the sailors fear?
a)
Zaroff Island
b)
Ship-Trap Island
c)
Skull Island
d)
Death Island
4.
How is Rainsford separated from the yacht?
a)
He lunges for his dropped pipe and loses his balance
b)
He is pushed off by a frightened crew member
c)
He jumps off to save a crewman
d)
He is shot by the captain
5.
What would happen to a a man if he chose not to participate in Zaroff's game?
a)
he would be thrown off a cliff
b)
He would be ignored and sent away
c)
He would be turned over to Ivan
d)
He would be drugged and then shot
6.
Why did Zaroff believe humans were so formidable a prey?
a)
because of the ability to reason
b)
because of the great speed
c)
because of the greater strength
d)
because of the ability to speak
7.
Why does the General smile and turn away from the tree where Rainsford is hiding?
a)
he thinks that he has found another trail
b)
he wants to save him to hunt another day
c)
he is satisfied with his work for the day
d)
he resolves to find Rainsford the next day
8.
Rainsford's Burmese Tiger pit claimed a victim.  Who or what was it?
a)
Ivan
b)
Rainsford
c)
Zaroff
d)
One of Zaroff's hunting dogs
9.
What target does Rainsford's sapling trick hit?
a)
a tree
b)
Zaroff
c)
Ivan
d)
Another of Zaroff's dogs
10.
Which of the following statements describes a basic THEME in "The Most Dangerous Game"? 
a)
Do not trust Russians. 
b)
Hunting and killing people can be a challenging activity. 
c)
 Strength and skill are necessary for survival in all types of situations. 
d)
General Zaroff is a serial killer who must be stopped. 
11.
Which of the following statements is the BEST example of foreshadowing how the story might go/end?
a)
The conversation about the island, including the mention of a dangerous feeling and cannibals.
b)
The fact that Rainsford smokes a pipe and he loses it
c)
The fact that Ivan does not speak to Rainsford when he knocks on the door
d)
Rainsford’s swim in the Caribbean Sea toward the island 
12.
What is the CONFLICT of "The Most Dangerous Game?"
a)
Character vs Himself
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Character
d)
All of these
13.
Which of these is NOT a good example of setting in the story?
a)
The pitch-black night
b)
The deserted island
c)
The castle where Zaroff lives
d)
The high-pitched cry of the animal Rainsford hears
14.
What is the point of view of The Most Dangerous Game?
a)
3rd person - omniscient
b)
3rd person - objective
c)
1st person - major chracter
d)
1st person - minor character
15.

Which of the following literary devices is presented here?

"He lived a year in a minute."

a)

imagery

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

metaphor

16.

What type of conflict is presented in The Most Dangerous Game?

a)

man vs. nature

b)

man vs. self

c)

man vs. man

d)

all of the above

17.

Who is the story's antagonist?

a)

Ivan

b)

Zaroff

c)

Rainsford

d)

Harrison Bergeron

18.

Which of the following best describes the climax of The Most Dangerous Game?

a)

When Rainsford first finds himself shipwrecked

b)

When Rainsford runs into Zaroff

c)

When Zaroff explains that he enjoys hunting people as sport

d)

When Rainsford jumps into the water to make his final escape

19.

Which quote from The Most Dangerous Game could be labeled as irony?

a)

"The paddling sound of feet on the soft earth..."

b)

"He lived a year in a minute..."

c)

"The world famous game hunter was now being hunted as game himself..."

d)

"The impulse to cry aloud with joy..."

20.

What is the plot of The Most Dangerous Game?

a)

Rainsford must escape Zaroff, a crazy Russian who is trying to hunt him as a sport.

b)

Zaroff is shipwrecked and must find his way home.

21.
How does the author create suspense at the beginning of the selection?
a)
He starts the story with dialogue, not description
b)
He has Whitney refer to Captain Nielsen, a dangerous figure.
c)
He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing.
d)
He shows how Whitney and Rainsford plan to go hunting in the Amazon.
22.
In "The Most Dangerous Game," which answer choice best describes General Zaroff's problem before he invents his "game"?
a)
He loves hunting but hates to see animals suffer.
b)
He hates Ivan but needs him for company
c)
He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.
d)
He hates Rainsford but must be kind to him.
23.
In "The Most Dangerous Game," why does Zaroff feel his game is not immoral?
a)
He does not directly kill his victims.
b)
He gives his visitors plenty of good food and exercise.
c)
He respects his victims' feelings.
d)
He believes that the weak exist to give pleasure to the strong.
24.
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?
a)
The visitors greatly enjoy Zaroff's game.
b)
The visitors have formed secret plans to escape.
c)
The visitors would rather take their chances in the hunt than be tortured.
d)
Zaroff tricks them into believing that the hunt will not hurt them.
25.

What is Rainsford's reaction when he learns that General Zaroff hunts men?

a)

He is cool with it!

b)

He thinks it is funny.

c)

He is terrified and thinks it is murder!

26.

Who dies in the final scene?

a)

No One

b)

Ivan

c)

Rainsford

d)

Zaroff

27.

The Climax of the story is when....

a)

Ivan is killed.

b)

One of Zaroff's best hounds is killed.

c)

General Zaroff is killed.

d)

Rainsford falls overboard.

28.

The exposition occurs when....

a)

Whitney and Rainsford are discussing big game hunting.

b)

Rainsford falls overboard.

c)

General Zaroff invites Rainsford to hunt with him.

29.

The rising action of the short story occurs...

a)

When Rainsford had never slept in a better bed

b)

When Whitney discussed big game hunting

c)

When Rainsford swam to Ship-Trap Island

30.

What purpose does Whitney serve in the story?

a)

He was the first man ever hunted and killed by Zaroff.

b)

He saves Rainsford from Ship-Trap Island.

c)

He tells about the uneasy feeling he has about Ship-Trap Island and foreshadows the rest of the story.

d)

He pushes Rainsford overboard the yacht and is responsible for Rainsford being trapped on Ship-Trap Island.

31.

The resolution of the short story is...

a)

when Whitney told Rainsford that animals had feelings too

b)

when Rainsford slept in Zaroff's bed

32.

Whitney and Rainsford's conversation about Ship-Trap Island and hunting as a sport is part of the story's ______.

a)

conflict

b)

exposition

c)

rising action

d)

climax

33.

What element of plot describes the scene in “The Most Dangerous Game” when Rainsford hears a gunshot and upon further inspection falls off the boat and into the Caribbean waters?

a)

Climax

b)

Exposition

c)

Inciting incident

d)

Rising action

34.
Raisnford jumping off the cliff is the story's _____.
a)
rising action 
b)
climax
c)
falling action 
d)
resolution 
35.
The falling action of the story is when _______.
a)
Rainsford makes the Burmese tiger pit.
b)
Rainsford jumps off the cliff.
c)
Rainsford hides in Zaroff's bedroom.
d)
Rainsford wins the game. 
36.
All of these are FLASHBACKS in the text EXCEPT _____.
a)
Zaroff tells Rainsford about his childhood.
b)
Rainsford remembers his time hunting in Uganda.
c)
Rainsford thinks about making a Malay Man-Catcher in Malacca.
d)
Zaroff uses the hounds.
37.
All the details that the author provides about Ship-Trap Island are examples of _____.
a)
a flashback
b)
foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
point to view
38.

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

a)

The fact that Rainsford smokes a pipe foreshadows his death.

b)

Whitney’s tales of Ship-Trap Island foreshadows danger.

c)

The fact that Ivan does not speak foreshadows the story of Ivan’s youth

d)

Rainsford’s construction of traps foreshadows that he is an expert hunter.

39.

Which of the following words best describes the mood in this excerpt from the text?


Jagged crags appeared to jut into the opaqueness . . . Dense jungle came down to the very edge of the cliffs (37).

a)

ominous

b)

placid

c)

disarming

d)

futile

40.
What do Rainsford and Whitney disagree on? 
a)
whether or not a jaguar has feelings.
b)
where they will be going to hunt.
c)
which one of them has killed the biggest jaguar. 
d)
which one is the better hunter.
41.

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?

a)

Rainsford has safely reached his homeland.

b)

Rainsford has a history of sleep problems.

c)

Zaroff has lost the final duel.

d)

Rainsford cares too much about luxuries.

42.

Identify the TWO meanings of the word "game" in the title "The Most Dangerous Game."

a)

Prey

b)

Meat

c)

Equipment

d)

Competition

43.

What sort of shoes does Zaroff suggest that Rainsford wear?

a)

Rain boots

b)

Moccasins

c)

Sturdy boots

d)

Stilettos

44.

Why does Zaroff leave Rainsford, even after he figures out where Rainsford is sleeping?

a)

He's not sure where Rainsford is

b)

He's hungry

c)

He wants the hunt to last longer

d)

The dogs are tired

45.

The following description best describes which character?

"Simple, savage, silent"

a)

Zaroff

b)

Rainsford

c)

Whitney

d)

Ivan

46.

What literary device is being used when Zaroff tells Rainsford:

"Oh, yes...I have electricity. We try to be civilized here."

a)

Situational irony

b)

Verbal irony

c)

Simile

d)

Metaphor

47.

Which of the following events occurs first?

a)

Ivan threatens Rainsford.

b)

Zaroff welcomes Rainsford.

c)

Zaroff hunts Rainsford.

d)

Whitney tells Rainsford about Shiptrap Island.

48.

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

a)

The fact that Rainsford smokes a pipe foreshadows his death.

b)

The fact that Ivan is mute foreshadows his background.

c)

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

d)

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

49.

What does Receding mean?

a)

Extended

b)

Becoming more distant

c)

Sticking out

d)

Overcame

50.

Who would likely disarm someone?

a)

Teacher

b)

Construction Worker

c)

Police Officer

d)

Store Greeter

51.

What does prolonged mean?

a)

Extended

b)

Always; without changing

c)

Overcame

d)

Sudden desire to do something

52.

What does imprudent mean?

a)

Entertaining

b)

Overcame

c)

Becoming more distant

d)

Unwise

53.

What does imprudent mean?

a)

Entertaining

b)

Overcame

c)

Becoming more distant

d)

Unwise

54.

What does surmounted mean?

a)

Calm; not disturbed

b)

Overcame

c)

Always; without changing

d)

Extended

55.

When would you feel unruffled?

a)

Before taking a test.

b)

Sitting in church.

c)

At a concert.

d)

At a football game.

56.

What does invariably mean?

a)

Always changing

b)

Unwise

c)

Always; without changing.

d)

Becoming more distant.

57.

What does diverting mean?

a)

Unwise

b)

Calm; not disturbed

c)

Entertaining

d)

Overcame

58.

When would you be impulsive?

a)

Taking an important test.

b)

When you are shopping.

c)

Creating a project.

d)

Choosing friends that you trust.

59.

What does protruding mean?

a)

Always changing

b)

Unwise

c)

Sudden desire to do something.

d)

Sticking out

60.

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 6?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

61.

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 1?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

62.

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 3?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

63.

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 4?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

64.

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 5?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

65.

When would the CONFLICT be introduced and get worse in the story?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

66.

When would the reader learn about the protagonist and what a "boring day" is for that character?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

67.

When would the reader find out the theme or lesson of the story?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

68.

This is when the tension is at its worst, and the protagonist must make a decision to end the conflict.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

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