The Most Dangerous Game Short Story Quiz

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    Rainsford was a well-known hunter.

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This is a trivia quiz based on the short story, The Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Connell.

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  • 2. 

    The General had a passion for hunting humans.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the General had a strong interest or desire for hunting humans, implying that he enjoyed the activity. This answer implies that the statement is accurate and correctly reflects the General's passion.

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  • 3. 

    The General kills Rainsford at the island.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The General kills Rainsford at the island" is false. In the story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, the General does not kill Rainsford. Instead, Rainsford manages to outwit the General and survive his deadly game. Rainsford uses his survival skills and cunning to turn the tables on the General and ultimately defeat him.

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  • 4. 

    The General and Rainsford became good friends and hunted jaguars together.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because in the story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, General Zaroff and Rainsford do not become good friends and hunt jaguars together. Instead, General Zaroff hunts humans for sport, and Rainsford becomes his prey. They have a tense and dangerous relationship throughout the story.

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  • 5. 

    Rainsford and Whitney were sailing to the Amazon to hunt jaguars.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rainsford and Whitney were sailing to the Amazon to hunt jaguars. This statement implies that Rainsford and Whitney had a specific purpose for their trip, which was to hunt jaguars in the Amazon. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 6. 

    The General agrees with the idea of the survival of the fittest.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The General's agreement with the idea of the survival of the fittest suggests that he believes in the concept that those who are most adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and thrive. This idea is often associated with natural selection and evolutionary theory, where individuals with advantageous traits have a higher chance of passing on their genes to future generations. The General's agreement implies that he supports this concept and recognizes its importance in determining success and survival.

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  • 7. 

    Rainsford was welcomed by the General.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rainsford being welcomed by the General implies that the General greeted Rainsford in a friendly and hospitable manner. This suggests that there is a positive reception and acceptance of Rainsford by the General, indicating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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  • 8. 

    Rainsford cares about the prey that he hunts.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Rainsford does not care about the prey that he hunts. This can be inferred from the fact that he initially sees hunting as a sport and does not show any empathy or concern for the animals he kills. Additionally, Rainsford's transformation throughout the story, where he becomes the hunted and experiences fear and desperation, suggests that he did not previously consider the feelings or wellbeing of his prey.

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    At the end of the story, Rainsford escapes the island and goes home.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false because at the end of the story, Rainsford does not escape the island and go home. Instead, he becomes the new prey for General Zaroff and is forced to participate in the deadly game of hunting. Rainsford manages to outwit Zaroff and survive, but he remains on the island.

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  • 10. 

    Rainsford fell of a boat and landed in on strange island.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False

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