WorksheetsTest: MDG, Context Clues, Fact/Opinion, Types of Conflict
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 34mins
Place the traps Rainsford made in chronological order (time) with left being first.
Burmese Tiger Pit
Tree sapling knife trap
Malay Man-Catcher
Match the following character to the correct quote:
“Where there are gunshots, there are men. Where there are men, there is food,”
Rainsford
“The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure.”
General Zaroff
The old charts call it ‘ Ship-Trap Island.’ "
Whitney
Described as deaf and dumb.
Ivan
Lead a division of Cossack Cavalry
General Zaroff
Believed that jaguars could experience fear and pain
Whitney
A celebrated hunter who experienced being hunted
Rainsford
Who is the protagonist in the short story?
Rainsford
Zaroff
Whitney
Ivan
Who is the antagonist in the short story?
Rainsford
Zaroff
Ivan
Whitney
What is the setting of the short story?
Rio
Ship Trap Island
China
What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?
They both enjoy fishing.
They both enjoy listening to music.
They both own yachts.
They are both big game hunters.
Rainsford jumping off the cliff is the story's _____.
exposition
climax
conflict
resolution
The falling action of the story is when _______.
Rainsford makes the Burmese tiger pit.
Rainsford jumps off the cliff.
Rainsford hides in Zaroff's bedroom.
Rainsford falls off of his boat.
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 reveal?
Zaroff has lost the final duel.
Zaroff cares too much about luxuries.
Rainsford has a history of sleep problems.
Rainsford has safely returned home.
In The Most Dangerous Game, which event happens first?
Rainsford's trap kills Ivan.
Rainsford falls overboard.
Rainsford sleeps in Zaroff's bed.
Rainsford leaps into the sea.
In The Most Dangerous Game, what does General Zaroff list as important attributes of the animal he wishes to hunt?
It must be exceptionally strong, fast, and able to fight.
It must be able to believe, be large, and cunning.
It must be cunning, courageous, and be able to reason.
It must be very large, aggressive, and prey on animals.
What is the meaning of appraising in the following sentence from The Most Dangerous Game? Base your answer on the context clues.
Whenever he looked up from his plate he found the general studying him, appraising him narrowly.
informing
avoiding him
evaluating
envying
What is the meaning of quarry in the following passage from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answer on context clues.
"I wanted the ideal animal to hunt, "explained the general. "So I said" 'What are the attributes of an ideal quarry?"'
animal that is hunted
animal that is hunting
person who is hunting
desire to go hunting
What is the meaning of futile in the following sentence from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answers on context clues.
Now he had got a grip on himself, had stopped, and was taking stock of himself and the situation. He saw that straight flight was futile; inevitably it would bring him face to face with the sea.
direct
useless
obvious
understandable
Why does the General smile and turn away from the tree where Rainsford is hiding?
How did one of Zaroff's hunting dogs die in the hunt for Rainsford?
He tried to save Ivan.
He fell in the Burmese Tiger Pit.
He got lost in the jungle on the first night of the hunt.
He choked on the bones of this latest victim.
The reader can tell how cruel Zaroff is when he...
kills a cat in front of Rainsford
hits Ivan for talking too much
explains how he obtains the men he hunts
1. After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog.
Person vs Society
Person vs Self
Person vs Supernatural
2. It's the year 3030 and society is completely dependent on computers and robots. A young boy named Domino is flying his hovering board to school when all the machines start attacking people due to a powerful computer virus. What will Domino do now that the machines that are supposed to help him have turned against him?
Person vs Technology
Person vs Society
Person vs Person
2. Kiko is a ninja warrior trained by Mountain Master Yoho Mahrati. When Master Mahrati is slain (killed) by Shan Bhutan of the Lotus Clan in the most cowardly of fashions, Kiko lays it all on the line to avenge the death of his master. Will Kiko overcome Shan Bhutan and the powerful Lotus Clan?
Person vs Nature
Person vs Self
Person vs Person
4. Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river (rio) when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids (rio). As if things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely?
Person vs Nature
Person vs Society
Person vs Person
Shelly stared into the mirror brushing her teeth. Every morning, she had the same conversation with her reflection. “Today's the day,” she thought, “Today I am going to leave him. I'm going to walk right up to him and tell him it's over"
Person vs Person
Person vs Self
Person vs Nature
Person vs Society
Match the following Context Clues to their Example
The haberdashery was Lou’s favorite place. He loved shopping for nice suits.
INFERENCE
When Sarah was sick, her voice was almost inaudible. We couldn't hear what she was trying to say.
DEFINITION
Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.
EXAMPLE
It was a brutish afternoon, quite unlike the sunny ones the week prior.
ANTONYM
He was cantankerous: angry and always looking for a fight.
SYNONYM
.
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and other electronics come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous, it is (a) .
Some people are always bashing the class president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
going to too many expensive parties
judging too harshly
hitting hard with a heavy tool
voting for a different candidate
These days, a computer is an indispensable tool in many businesses. Companies cannot live without it.
Complicated
Useless
Essential
Demanded
We must enter holy places with reverence.
Respect
Gifts
Excitement
Silence
Ms. James thought her students pink hair was very obscure-unusual.
What type of context clue is this?
definition- a definition or example of the underlined word is directly given in the sentence
synonym- a comparison of the underlined word is made in the sentence
antonym- a contrasting example (opposite) of the underlined word is made in the sentence
inference_you have to put the clues together to figure out what the underlined word means. There are no definitions or examples of any kind.
I hoped our new dog would be very clever. Instead he was very dumb.
What type of context clue is this?
definition- a definition or example of the underlined word is directly given in the sentence
synonym- a comparison of the underlined word is made in the sentence
antonym- a contrasting example (opposite) of the underlined word is made in the sentence
inference_you have to put the clues together to figure out what the underlined word means. There are no definitions or examples of any kind.
We bought a new luxurious couch. It is very expensive and comfortable.
What type of context clue is this?
synonym- a comparison of the underlined word is made in the sentence
definition- a definition or example of the underlined word is directly given in the sentence
antonym- a contrasting example (opposite) of the underlined word is made in the sentence
inference_you have to put the clues together to figure out what the underlined word means. There are no definitions or examples of any kind.
After stealing from Walmart he was banished from there. He now has to buy all his groceries at Schnucks.
What type of context clue is this?
definition
synonym
antonym
inference
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an AFFABLE principal.
Earth is a planet where plants and animals can live.
FACT
OPINION
Pizzas can come with many different toppings.
Fact
Opinion
In the past year 577 000 cosmetic treatments were carried out in the UK - around 90% of them on women.
Fact
Opinion
A recent survey found that almost half of Britons would consider cosmetic surgery.
Fact
Opinion
In 'The Lord of the Rings', J R R Tolkien introduces readers to an imaginary world inhabited by humans, elves and hobbits
Fact
Opinion
In order to increase concentration in classrooms, students should sit in the middle of the front row.
Fact
Opinion
What is a fact? (Check all that applies)
Proven information
False information
Specific information
All information on the internet
Which of the following is a OPINION?
Michael Phelps has more swimming world records than anyone else in the world.
Michael Phelps in the greatest swimmer of all time.
Michael Phelps has 23 gold medals and Mark Spitz has 9 so Phelps is a better athlete than Spitz.
Is the underlined portion of this sentence a FACT or an OPINION?
Fact
Opinion
Because Michael won the 200M Butterfly race using the "Worst-Case Scenario" strategy, it is clearly better than the "Visioning" strategy.
The underlined portion is ...
Fact
Opinion
