The Most Dangerous Game Quizzes

The Most Dangerous Game Quiz 1

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

Cannibal Island

Lost Ship's Island

Ship-Trap Island
2 In what region of the world is the book set?
Caribbean

Russia

Mexico

Greece
3 Where is Captain Nielsen from?
Russia

Sweden

Switzerland

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

to breathe in fresh air

to smoke a pipe

to watch the stars
5 What startles Rainsford while he is relaxing on the deck?
the sound of an animal roaring

the sound of gunshots

a scream

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

onomatopedia

anthropomorphism

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

wholesome

boredom

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

in New York City, talking about a planned trip

hunting in the forest

on Ship-Trap Island
9 Where does Rainsford find himself after swimming ashore?
a rocky shore just outside of a jungle

a beach

a bog

a pier
10 What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?
they both enjoy Parisian operas

they are both big game hunters

they both own yachts

they both speak Russian
11 Why is General Zaroff no longer interested in hunting?
he found another hobby

he was shot on his last hunting trip

it has become too easy

his wife made him give it up as a sport
12 What does General Zaroff describe as his "ideal animal"?
man

lion

tiger

anaconda
13 What is Rainsford's reaction when he learns that General Zaroff hunts men?
he is mortified

he thinks its a joke

he doesn't care

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

Zaroff leaves Rainsford out to prolong the hunt

the dogs bite Rainsford

Rainsford escapes
15 To where does Rainsford finally escape?
a hill

some trees

a cave

the sea
16 Who dies in the final scene?
no one

Zaroff

both Zaroff and Rainsford

Rainsford
17 Who is the protagonist of the story?
Whitney

Captain Nielsen

Zaroff

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

Zaroff

Ship-Trap Island

Ivan
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

there are too many trees

he doesn't have a flashlight
21 Describing the night as being "like moist velvet" is an example of a(n)...
allegory

metaphor

simile

adjective
22 What does Whitney describe evil as?
scary

tangible

sour

intangible
23 Why could nobody hear Rainsford's cries after he fell into the water?
the water made him gag

the boat was soundproof

the boat sped away too quickly

everyone was asleep
24 Why does Rainsford fall into the water?
the railing breaks

he tries to catch his pipe

Whitney pushes him

he slips on a puddle
25 What kind of gun does Rainsford hear while he is swimming in the water?
machine gun

rifle

a BB gun

pistol