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The Most Dangerous Game Quiz

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Question 1

1.

Which answer choice best describes what "The Most Dangerous Game" is about?

a superstitious tale told by sailors

a bitter attack on hunting

a deadly contest between two hunters

a classic struggle between rich and poor

Question 2

2.

How does the author create suspense at the beginning of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

He starts the story with dialogue, not description.

He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing.

He shows how Whitney and Rainsford plan to go hunting in the Amazon.

He has Whitney refer to Captain Nielsen, a dangerous figure.

Question 3

3.

Which of the following events comes first in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

Rainsford leaps into the sea.

Rainsford falls overboard.

Rainsford sleeps in Zaroff's bed.

Rainsford’s trap kills Ivan.

Question 4

4.

Which answer choice identifies the main conflict in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

Rainsford vs. the ocean

Rainsford vs. Zaroff

Rainsford vs. Ivan

Ivan vs. Zaroff

Question 5

5.

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 hates Ivan but needs him for company.

He hates Rainsford but must be kind to him.

He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.

Question 6

6.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is the "game" that Zaroff invents?

He invites other hunters to compete against Ivan.

He hunts human beings—sailors he has lured to the island.

He and Ivan compete against each other in tracking animals.

He invites the world's greatest hunters to compete against one another.

Question 7

7.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," why does Zaroff feel his game is not immoral?

He respects his victims' feelings.

He believes that the weak exist to give pleasure to the strong.

He gives his visitors plenty of good food and exercise.

He does not directly kill his victims.

Question 8

8.

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 would rather take their chances in the hunt than be tortured.

The visitors have formed secret plans to escape.

Zaroff tricks them into believing that the hunt will not hurt them.

The visitors greatly enjoy Zaroff's game.

Question 9

9.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," what does Zaroff at first say he wants Rainsford to do?

join in the next hunt

stay for a long visit

train at Zaroff's school

leave the island

Question 10

10.

Which answer choice states the resolution of the main conflict in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

Rainsford appears in Zaroff's bedroom.

Zaroff finds Rainsford's circular trail.

One of Zaroff's dogs falls into Rainsford's trap.

Rainsford dives into the sea.

Question 11

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The Big Question: Is conflict necessary?

Twice in "The Most Dangerous Game," Rainsford faces life-threatening conflicts. His first conflict is with the sea, and his second conflict is with Zaroff. In an essay, compare and contrast these two conflicts, explaining how they are similar and different. Consider the following questions:

- Are the two conflicts equally unavoidable for Rainsford?
- What are Rainsford's choices when faced with each conflict?
- What, if anything, does Rainsford learn from each conflict?
- Is either conflict in some way necessary? Are both necessary? If so, how?

Use examples you remember from the story to support your ideas.