WorksheetsThe Most Dangerous Game
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
When is the initial conflict introduced?
When Whitney says the island has a bad reputation
When Rainsford falls off the yacht
When Ivan points a revolver at Rainsford
When Zaroff says he is hunting humans
Why does Zaroff hunt humans?
He doesn't like to hurt animals
He is hates Rainsford
He is bored
Ivan gave him the idea
Which of the following is a simile from the story?
The general smiled the quiet smile of one who has faced an obstacle and surmounted it with success
The revolves pointed as rigidly as if the giant were a statue
Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong
He made his way along with his eyes fixed in utmost concentration on the ground before him
Rainsford trying to prevent himself from panicking and forcing himself to gather his wits is what type of conflict?
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Which of these examples shows foreshadowing?
The man’s only answer was to raise with his thumb the hammer of his revolver.
Rainsford had fought his way through the bush for two hours. “I must keep my nerve. I must keep my nerve,” he said through tight teeth.
He saw no sign of a trail through the closely knit web of weeds and trees; it was easier to go along the shore, and Rainsford floundered along by the water.
A simple fellow, but, I’m afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage.” "Is he Russian?" "He is a Cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeach. "So am I."
Choose where the action best fits on the plot diagram: Whitney and Rainsford talking on the yacht.
Rising Action
Denouement
Conflict Introduced
Exposition
The last sentence of the text is "He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided." What does this reveal to the reader.
Zaroff lost the duel.
Rainsford was tired.
Zaroff was a good host.
The duel has been postponed.
Rainsford jumping off the cliff is the story's...
Theme
Mood
Climax
Resolution
What is Zaroff's implied belief that he is justified in hunting humans?
Boredom should never be an option.
Only the strong deserve to survive.
Individual freedom is more important than laws.
Animal life is too precious to waste.
What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common.
They both offer hospitality.
They both enjoy fishing.
The both come from money.
They are both big game hunters
In the most Dangerous Game, what is the "game" that Zaroff invents?
Hunting Humans
Competing against Ivan
A jungle survival contest
Animal Tracking
What is the mood of the following passage?
Rainsford, reclining in a steamer chair, indolently puffed on his favorite
brier. The sensuous drowsiness of the night was on him. “It’s so dark,” he thought, “that I could sleep without closing my eyes; the night would be my eyelids–”
Anticipation
Tense
Relaxed
Thoughtful
What happened to Ivan?
He died in an Ugandan Trap
He was banished to train the new players in the game
He became Rainsford's new servant
He was assigned to a new duty within Zaroff's household.
What does palpable mean?
Something that can be consumed
To utterly bewilder or perplex
A feeling so intense it seems almost tangible
Of vital importance
What is the definition of precariously?
Shockingly bad
In an uncertain manner
A prelude to an action
To be torn deeply
If something is lacerated, it is...
Ingested orally
Cut deeply
Of vital importance
Capable of being touched
If someone is agile, they are...
able to move quickly and easily
able to overcome any obstacle
able to see long distances
shockingly bad
What does sallow mean?
An exotic bird
Enthusiastic and Passsionate
Utterly bewildered or perplexed
Having an unhealthy yellow color
