The Most Dangerous Game Quizzes

The Most Dangerous Game Quiz 1

1 What is the name of the island that Zaroff live son?
Cannibal Island

Ship-Trap Island

Lost Ship's Island

Shipwrecked Island
2 In what region of the world is the book set?
Russia

Mexico

Caribbean

Greece
3 Where is Captain Nielsen from?
Sweden

Italy

Russia

Switzerland
4 Why does Rainsford go onto the deck?
to speak with the Captain

to breathe in fresh air

to watch the stars

to smoke a pipe
5 What startles Rainsford while he is relaxing on the deck?
the sound of an animal roaring

a scream

the sound of gunshots

the engine
6 The title of the short story, "The Most Dangerous Game." can be read as what?
onomatopedia

a simile

anthropomorphism

a double-entendre
7 Ennui is another word for...
boredom

factual

annoyed

wholesome
8 Where are Rainsford and Whitney at the beginning of the story?
hunting in the forest

on a boat near Ship-Trap Island

in New York City, talking about a planned trip

on Ship-Trap Island
9 Where does Rainsford find himself after swimming ashore?
a pier

a bog

a beach

a rocky shore just outside of a jungle
10 What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?
they both enjoy Parisian operas

they both own yachts

they both speak Russian

they are both big game hunters
11 Why is General Zaroff no longer interested in hunting?
he was shot on his last hunting trip

it has become too easy

his wife made him give it up as a sport

he found another hobby
12 What does General Zaroff describe as his "ideal animal"?
lion

anaconda

tiger

man
13 What is Rainsford's reaction when he learns that General Zaroff hunts men?
he cries out of fear

he is mortified

he doesn't care

he thinks its a joke
14 What happens during the first day of the hunt?
the dogs bite Rainsford

Zaroff leaves Rainsford out to prolong the hunt

Rainsford escapes

Ivan punches Rainsford
15 To where does Rainsford finally escape?
the sea

some trees

a cave

a hill
16 Who dies in the final scene?
Zaroff

no one

both Zaroff and Rainsford

Rainsford
17 Who is the protagonist of the story?
Zaroff

Whitney

Captain Nielsen

Rainsford
18 Who is the main antagonist of the story?
Rainsford

Ship-Trap Island

Ivan

Zaroff
19 What is the weather like on Ship-Trap Island?
chilly and humid

cloudy

hot and dry

hot and humid
20 Why can't Rainsford see more than four miles while standing on the boat?
it is a moonless night

the lights on the boat are broken

he doesn't have a flashlight

there are too many trees
21 Describing the night as being "like moist velvet" is an example of a(n)...
simile

adjective

allegory

metaphor
22 What does Whitney describe evil as?
tangible

intangible

sour

scary
23 Why could nobody hear Rainsford's cries after he fell into the water?
the boat sped away too quickly

the water made him gag

everyone was asleep

the boat was soundproof
24 Why does Rainsford fall into the water?
he tries to catch his pipe

he slips on a puddle

Whitney pushes him

the railing breaks
25 What kind of gun does Rainsford hear while he is swimming in the water?
a BB gun

rifle

machine gun

pistol

Describe the 3 traps Rainsford sets for Zaroff.

1) Rainsford moves in a path intended to confuse Zaroff. He winds around and doubles back, walking (running) in loops. This attempt to lose Zaroff is unsuccessful.

2) Rainsford's first true trap is what was called a Malay mancatcher. He made...

Asked by kiara d #332097

Answered by jill d #170087 on 7/24/2013 6:28 PM