The Most Dangerous Game Quizzes

The Most Dangerous Game Quiz 1

1 What is the name of the island that Zaroff live son?
Ship-Trap Island

Shipwrecked Island

Lost Ship's Island

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

Mexico

Greece

Caribbean
3 Where is Captain Nielsen from?
Russia

Italy

Sweden

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

to smoke a pipe

to watch the stars

to breathe in fresh air
5 What startles Rainsford while he is relaxing on the deck?
the sound of an animal roaring

the sound of gunshots

the engine

a scream
6 The title of the short story, "The Most Dangerous Game." can be read as what?
a double-entendre

onomatopedia

anthropomorphism

a simile
7 Ennui is another word for...
boredom

annoyed

factual

wholesome
8 Where are Rainsford and Whitney at the beginning of the story?
on a boat near Ship-Trap Island

hunting in the forest

in New York City, talking about a planned trip

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

a pier

a bog

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 speak Russian

they both own yachts

they are both big game hunters
11 Why is General Zaroff no longer interested in hunting?
his wife made him give it up as a sport

it has become too easy

he was shot on his last hunting trip

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

anaconda

lion

tiger
13 What is Rainsford's reaction when he learns that General Zaroff hunts men?
he thinks its a joke

he doesn't care

he is mortified

he cries out of fear
14 What happens during the first day of the hunt?
Rainsford escapes

the dogs bite Rainsford

Ivan punches Rainsford

Zaroff leaves Rainsford out to prolong the hunt
15 To where does Rainsford finally escape?
the sea

a hill

a cave

some trees
16 Who dies in the final scene?
Zaroff

both Zaroff and Rainsford

Rainsford

no one
17 Who is the protagonist of the story?
Rainsford

Zaroff

Captain Nielsen

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

Ivan

Zaroff

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

hot and humid

hot and dry

cloudy
20 Why can't Rainsford see more than four miles while standing on the boat?
the lights on the boat are broken

there are too many trees

he doesn't have a flashlight

it is a moonless night
21 Describing the night as being "like moist velvet" is an example of a(n)...
allegory

adjective

simile

metaphor
22 What does Whitney describe evil as?
scary

intangible

tangible

sour
23 Why could nobody hear Rainsford's cries after he fell into the water?
the boat was soundproof

the boat sped away too quickly

everyone was asleep

the water made him gag
24 Why does Rainsford fall into the water?
he slips on a puddle

he tries to catch his pipe

the railing breaks

Whitney pushes him
25 What kind of gun does Rainsford hear while he is swimming in the water?
machine gun

rifle

pistol

a BB gun