PLOT
Who falls off the yacht at the beginning of the story?
Rainsford
What is Rainsford’s attitude toward animals at the beginning?
He thinks animals don’t feel fear/ have no feelings
What is the Malay mancatcher?
A trap using a falling dead tree, mounted on top of another tree.
Which is correct: “The dog wagged ___ tail.”
(its / it’s)
its
What type of irony is when something unexpected happens?
Situational irony
What warning does Whitney give about the island at the beginning?
It has a bad reputation / sailors are afraid of it
What character do the following traits best describe?Intelligent / arrogant / cruel / sophisticated
General Zaroff
Where does the Malay mancatcher injure Zaroff?
His shoulder
Which is correct: “___ going to win the game.”
(Who’s / Whose)
Who’s
What type of irony is when the audience knows something the character doesn’t?
Dramatic irony
What is the name of General Zaroff's assistant?
Ivan
How does Rainsford change by the end of the story?
He understands what it feels like to be hunted / gains empathy
What is the Burmese tiger pit?
A hidden pit filled with sharp stakes
Which is correct: “___ you at the game last night?” (Were / We’re)
Were
What type of irony is when someone says the opposite of what they mean?
Verbal Irony
What does Zaroff reveal is his new “game”?
Hunting humans
Why does Zaroff hunt humans instead of animals?
Animals are too easy; he wants a challenge
Who does the Burmese tiger pit kill?
One of Zaroff’s dogs
Which is correct: “The student forgot ___ homework.” (their / they’re / there)
their
A lifeguard drowning is an example of which type of irony?
Situational Irony
How is Whitney’s comment about the island an example of foreshadowing?
It hints that something dangerous will happen there (i.e. Zaroff hunting humans)
How are Rainsford and Zaroff similar?
Both are skilled hunters / intelligent / strategic
Who does the knife trap kill?
Ivan
Which is correct: “The cat lost ___ balance.”
(its / it’s)
Its
In The Most Dangerous Game, how is Rainsford’s situation ironic?
The hunter becomes the hunted