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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Rainsford begins to walk along the cliffside, what does he notice in the jungle?
(a) Signs of a large animal having been hunted and killed.
(b) A fire burning somewhere deep in the jungle.
(c) That various traps have been set and that some are sprung.
(d) Signs that the island is inhabited by many dangerous animals.

2. What makes the General's servant intimidating when he first opens the door?
(a) He shoves Rainsford back and refuses to allow him inside.
(b) He is huge and is holding a gun.
(c) He blocks Rainsford from seeing into the house.
(d) He has a deep scar on one side of his face.

3. On page 1, the night is described as "dank." In this context, what does this word mean?
(a) Strange and unique.
(b) Damp and musty.
(c) Promising.
(d) Excellent.

4. What is the first thing that Rainsford does once he is on top of the cliffs?
(a) Yell for help.
(b) Make a fire.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Hide.

5. What is surprising about General Zaroff's first remarks to Rainsford?
(a) He already knows Rainsford's name.
(b) His accent is clearly not Russian.
(c) He seems to have been expecting Rainsford.
(d) He seems to find Rainsford's situation very amusing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the best description of the General's servant's clothing?

3. What is Rainsford's first reaction when he falls overboard?

4. When Rainsford introduces himself to the General's servant, what is the man's response?

5. What does Zaroff imply he was afraid of when he realized that hunting had begun to bore him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rainsford end up falling overboard?

2. Describe General Zaroff's house.

3. Describe Zaroff's dining room.

4. Describe Rainsford's first impression of General Zaroff.

5. How does the discussion of the Cape buffalo introduce a possible meaning of the story's title?

6. Once he falls overboard, what does Rainsford do and what does it show about his character?

7. How did General Zaroff's early life prepare him to be a hunter?

8. What warning signs are present in Zaroff's banter about Cossacks?

9. What clues does Connell give right away that the relationship between Ivan and Zaroff developed in the military?

10. What is the disagreement between Rainsford and Whitney?

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