WorksheetsThe Most Dangerous Game
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
How do sailors feel about Ship-Trap Island?
They find it interesting and want to explore it
They find it eerie and fear it
It is so small, they barely even know it is's there
How do Whitney and Rainsford differ in their views of animal feelings?
Whitney thinks that animals can feel, Rainsford doesn't care
Rainsford thinks that animals can feel, Whitney doesn't care
They both care about animal feelings and don't want to see them in pain
What does Rainsford hear that causes him to be curious while aboard the yacht?
Gun shots
A wolf howling
A man screaming for help
How does Rainsford end up in the water?
The ship crashed into rocks and sank
He jumps in so he can swim to the island to help the man screaming
He falls overboard trying to catch his cigar
When Rainsford reaches the island, where does he go?
To look for Whitney
To the chateau (house) looking for food and water
To the jungle to look for food and water
Why does Ivan not say anything as he points the gun towards Rainsford’s chest?
Ivan is trying to scare Rainsford
Ivan is deaf and dumb
Ivan is waiting for Zaroff to come get Rainsford
What animal gave Zaroff a difficult time and actually injured him?
a Lion
a Tiger
a Cape Buffalo
What do humans have that causes Zaroff to think they will be challenging prey?
the ability to reason
they are stronger and faster
they like challenges
Why does Zaroff feel he has the right to hunt people?
He likes to hunt people and make them into decorations for his house
He does not like people and wants to kill as many as possible
He feels he is strong and wants to kill off the weak
How does Zaroff stock the island?
He uses a light to get ships to crash into the sharp rocks on the island and then hunts them
He has people shipped to hunt
He sends invitations out for guests to come visit him and then he hunts them
What are the rules of the game?
1. They get a two hour head start
2. They get a small pistol
3. They win if not caught in one week
1. They get a three hour head start
2. They get a hunting knife
3. They win if not caught in three days
1. They get a one hour head start
2. They get a spear
3. They win if not caught in two days
What is the other option if the person refuses to participate in the game?
Zaroff lets them go
Zaroff kills them immediately
Zaroff turns them over to Ivan
Where is Rainsford’s first hiding place?
In the water
In a ditch
In a tree
Why doesn’t Zaroff end the game when he finds Rainsford in his first hiding place?
He wants to prolong the game
He felt sorry for Rainsford
He really never saw Rainsford
What are the three traps Rainsford set for Zaroff?
1. Malay Man-Catcher
2. Burmese Tiger Pit
3. A knife springing from a small tree
1. Malay Man-Catcher
2. Burmese Tiger Pit
3. Quicksand
1. Malay Man-Catcher
2. Quicksand
3. A knife springing from a small tree
How does Rainsford escape Zaroff and the dogs?
He hid in a tree until they were out of sight
He hid in quicksand and ran when they passed by
He jumped off a cliff into the ocean
How does the story end?
Rainsford left poisonous food for Zaroff to eat
Rainsford hid in Zaroff's bedroom and killed him
Rainsford is killed by Zaroff
True or False
Rainsford's Burmese Tiger Pit kills one of Zaroff's best dogs.
True
False
True or False
Zaroff's prey get a hunting knife, but Zaroff gets a gun.
True
False
True or False
Whitney comes back to rescue Rainsford after Rainsford kills Zaroff.
True
False
Choose the vocabulary word best fits in the sentence.
The boy kept putting off his chores as he lay __________ on the couch.
lacerated
inevitably
indolently
Choose the vocabulary word best fits in the sentence.
The teacher told the students it would be __________ to cheat because there were many different versions of the test.
imprudent
perils
menacing
Choose the vocabulary word best fits in the sentence.
The dog with rabies had a very __________ look on its face as it ran and growled at the man.
menacing
anguish
imprudent
Choose the vocabulary word best fits in the sentence.
The parent did not _________ the lie she caught her teenager telling.
mirage
condone
anguish
Choose the vocabulary word best fits in the sentence.
The boy thought he was being __________ hiding in the trash can during a hide-and-seek game. He didn't realize it was trash pick up day!
menacing
cunning
indolently
Indirect Characterization
The traits of a character are implied in the story
The traits of a character are directly spoken about in the story
Giving human characteristics to something that is not human
Direct Characterization
The traits of a character are implied in the story
The traits of a character are directly spoken about in the story
Giving human characteristics to something that is not human
Personification
The traits of a character are implied in the story
The traits of a character are directly spoken about in the story
Giving human characteristics to something that is not human
Simile
A comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as"
A comparison using "like" or "as"
When the reader wants to know what will happen next
Metaphor
A comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as"
A comparison using "like" or "as"
When the reader wants to know what will happen next
Suspense
A comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as"
A comparison using "like" or "as"
When the reader wants to know what will happen next
Foreshadowing
When the opposite of what is expected happens in a situation
What is said is the opposite of what is meant (sarcasm is a form of this)
Hints about what is going to happen in the story
Situational Irony
When the opposite of what is expected happens in a situation
What is said is the opposite of what is meant (sarcasm is a form of this)
Hints about what is going to happen in the story
Verbal Irony
When the opposite of what is expected happens in a situation
What is said is the opposite of what is meant (sarcasm is a form of this)
Hints about what is going to happen in the story
Round Character
Refers to a characters personality- they are interesting
Refers to a characters personality- they are predictable
Refers to a characters growth- they stay the same
Refers to a characters growth- they are changing
Static Character
Refers to a characters personality- they are interesting
Refers to a characters personality- they are predictable
Refers to a characters growth- they stay the same
Refers to a characters growth- they are changing
Flat Character
Refers to a characters personality- they are interesting
Refers to a characters personality- they are predictable
Refers to a characters growth- they stay the same
Refers to a characters growth- they are changing
Dynamic Character
Refers to a characters personality- they are interesting
Refers to a characters personality- they are predictable
Refers to a characters growth- they stay the same
Refers to a characters growth- they are changing
Antagonist
The good guy- working toward the goal of the story
The bad guy- working against the goal of the story
Refers to a characters growth- they are changing
Protagonist
The good guy- working toward the goal of the story
The bad guy- working against the goal of the story
Refers to a characters growth- they are changing
