WorksheetsThe Most Dangerous Game review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
A man vs. nature conflict is _______.
when the General tells Rainsford about his "game."
when Rainsford comes upon Death Swamp.
when Zaroff's dog Lazarus dies.
when Ivan holds Rainsford at gunpoint.
Zaroff's ideal animal must ______.
be extremely fast.
be extremely large.
be big game.
be able to reason and think.
The following is an example of what literary device? "The night was like moist black velvet."
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Foreshadowing
The following occurs during which part of the plot? "He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided."
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Rising Action
General Zaroff wants to hunt an animal that
can do what?
Reason
Cry
Surrender
Run
What is the main conflict of the story?
Rainsford must survive after falling off a boat.
Rainsford has to realize that he misunderstood the feelings of others.
Rainsford must survive being hunted by Zaroff.
Rainsford must stand up to a corrupt ruler.
How is Ivan killed?
He is eaten by Zaroff's dogs.
He falls off a boat and drowns.
He is killed by a trap set by Rainsford.
He is punished for failing Zaroff.
The following is an example of what type of figurative language? "The Cossack was the cat; Rainsford was the mouse."
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Foreshadowing
Why does Zaroff hunt humans?
He can't find any other animals.
He is being forced to.
He believes hunting men is more of a challenge.
He hates other men.
What does Rainsford conversation with Whitney reveal about Rainsford's attitude toward hunting?
Rainsford doesn't really care how the animals feel while hunting.
Rainsford understands that animals feel fear.
Whitney is arrogant and uncaring.
Rainsford is open to new ideas.
When Zaroff has a chance to kill Rainsford in the trees, why didn't he?
Ivan wanted a chance to hunt Rainsford.
Zaroff had a change of heart and wanted to be friends.
Whitney rescued Rainsford before Zaroff could hurt him.
Zaroff didn't kill him because he didn't want the game to be over.
Name two things that Rainsford and Zaroff have in common.
They are both Russian and brave.
They are both experienced hunters who commit murder.
They are both going to Rio and both enjoy hunting jaguars.
They are both killed by Ivan and they both have written books.
Zaroff emphasizes how civilized he is, yet his behavior is anything but civilized. What literary device is being used here?
Foreshadowing
Simile
Situational Irony
Metaphor
Tangible means...
Disliked
Able to be touched or sensed
Orange in color
Daydreams or imagination
Uncanny means...
Above what is normal
Opened up
Possessed with magical abilities
Terrifying
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.
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.
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.
Rainsford falling off of the boat is the beginning of which part of the plot?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Who is the protagonist of the story?
General Zaroff
Sanger Rainsford
Ivan
Whitney
What was the other choice the General gave Rainsford if he chose not to hunt with him?
To leave the island by boat to the mainland
To stay forever on the island as a servant in his household
To be tortured and killed by Ivan and the dogs
To call Whitney so he could come and get Rainsford
How does General Zaroff capture people to hunt?
Uses a light a the lighthouse, turns it on when he sees a ship then the ship will go to it and get sunk because there are razor sharp rocks underneath the water.
He sends an invite out to all his friends and says he will give them $1000 to play a fun game.
He goes to the jail and gets the bad people
He asks for volunteers
What does the word palpable mean?
A desirable or useful feature
Able to be touched or felt
An animal that is being hunted
What does the word amenity mean?
To accept or allow
A failure
A desirable or useful feature
What does the word condone mean?
A failure
Friendly; warm
To Accept or allow
What does the word scruple mean?
a feeling of doubt or hesitation
an exciting or glamorous person
a failure
What does the word zealous mean?
Great energy or enthusiam
friendly; warm
accepted
What does the word affable mean?
Able to be touched
To accept or allow
Friendly; warm
What does the word tangible mean?
Friendly; warm
capable of being touched; real
an animal being hunted
What does the word quarry mean?
An animal being hunted
Able to be touched
To accept or allow
What does the world elude mean?
To avoid escape
grave risk
friendly
What you should do in order to pass The Most Dangerous Game Test
Study and review, read the story
Go make Tiktoks
Take the longest nap of your life
Text your mom to come get you
