The Most Dangerous Game Quizzes

The Most Dangerous Game Quiz 1

By Dr. Illiana Celia Quimbaya · Edited by Elizabeth Weinbloom · Last reviewed April 30, 2012

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

Shipwrecked Island

Ship-Trap Island

Cannibal Island

Lost Ship's Island
2 In what region of the world is the book set?

Russia

Mexico

Greece

Caribbean
3 Where is Captain Nielsen from?

Italy

Switzerland

Russia

Sweden
4 Why does Rainsford go onto the deck?

to speak with the Captain

to watch the stars

to smoke a pipe

to breathe in fresh air
5 What startles Rainsford while he is relaxing on the deck?

the sound of gunshots

the sound of an animal roaring

the engine

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

a double-entendre

a simile

anthropomorphism

onomatopedia
7 Ennui is another word for...

boredom

wholesome

factual

annoyed
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 bog

a pier

a beach

a rocky shore just outside of a jungle
10 What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

they both speak Russian

they both own yachts

they are both big game hunters

they both enjoy Parisian operas
11 Why is General Zaroff no longer interested in hunting?

he found another hobby

it has become too easy

he was shot on his last hunting trip

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

tiger

lion

man

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

he is mortified

he cries out of fear

he doesn't care

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

Rainsford escapes

Ivan punches Rainsford

Zaroff leaves Rainsford out to prolong the hunt

the dogs bite Rainsford
15 To where does Rainsford finally escape?

a cave

a hill

some trees

the sea
16 Who dies in the final scene?

no one

Rainsford

Zaroff

both Zaroff and Rainsford
17 Who is the protagonist of the story?

Captain Nielsen

Rainsford

Whitney

Zaroff
18 Who is the main antagonist of the story?

Ship-Trap Island

Ivan

Rainsford

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?

the lights on the boat are broken

it is a moonless night

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

metaphor

allegory

adjective
22 What does Whitney describe evil as?

intangible

tangible

scary

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

the water made him gag

everyone was asleep

the boat sped away too quickly

the boat was soundproof
24 Why does Rainsford fall into the water?

the railing breaks

Whitney pushes him

he tries to catch his pipe

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

a BB gun

machine gun

rifle

pistol

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