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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Pages 1-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When, on page 7, Rainsford "indolently [puffs] on his favorite brier," what is he doing?
(a) Vigorously smoking a pipe.
(b) Thoughtfully smoking a cigarette.
(c) Eagerly smoking a cigarette.
(d) Lazily smoking a pipe.

2. What is the name of the island on which the story takes place?
(a) Ship-Trap Island.
(b) Shipwreck Island.
(c) Sunken Ship Island.
(d) The island is unnamed.

3. What is Rainsford's first reaction when he falls overboard?
(a) He starts swimming in the direction of the island.
(b) He repeatedly yells to try to get the yacht's attention.
(c) He tries to swim toward the other ship.
(d) He starts to swim after the yacht.

4. Into what two groups does Rainsford divide up the world?
(a) Brave and cowardly.
(b) Hunters and hunted.
(c) Thinkers and feelers.
(d) Strong and weak.

5. As Rainsford nears the island, what does he hear?
(a) A scream and a gunshot.
(b) The sound of his ship hitting the rocks.
(c) Recorded music.
(d) A splash as if something has fallen in the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Rainsford and his partner disagree about?

2. What is the first thing that Rainsford does once he is on top of the cliffs?

3. Where are Rainsford and his partner headed?

4. Why does Rainsford have difficulty seeing the island from the ship?

5. Who is the author of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

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