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    The Most Dangerous Game ANSWER KEY

    1. zealous: intensely enthusiastic


    2. condone: to forgive or overlook
    3. imprudent: not showing care for the consequences of one’s actions; unwise
    4. vivid: clear; detailed; lifelike
    5. tangible: capable of being touched or felt; having actual form and substance
    6. disarming: removing suspicion; inspiring confidence
    7. amenity: something that adds to one’s comfort or convenience
    8. cease: to stop; to being to an end
    9. imperative: absolutely necessary
    10. uncanny: so remarkable it seems unreal

    Multiple Choice:

    1. What is the best alternative title for this story?


    o c. From Hunter to Huntee
    2. Who is the protagonist in the story?
    o a. Rainsford
    3. The word quarry most likely means which of the following:
    o d. an animal being hunted
    4. The best evidence that Zaroff is aware of his own viciousness and cruelty is that he
    o a. claims that it is not murder to kill sailors because they are “scum.”
    5. Which of the following statements BEST describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting
    humans?
    o b. Only the strong deserve to survive.
    6. The MAIN conflict is between -
    o b. a human being and human evil.
    7. Read the last sentence of the story. “He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford
    decided.” What important piece of plot information does that sentence provide?
    o d. Zaroff lost the final duel.
    8. Which of the following statements is the BEST example of foreshadowing?
    o a. Whitney’s tales of Ship-Trap Island foreshadow danger.
    Written Response:

    1. What does Rainsford learn from his experience on Ship Trap Island?
    o Rainsford learns that the perspective of the prey is vastly different from that of the
    hunter. He experiences firsthand the fear and desperation of being hunted, which
    makes him realize the terror and ethical implications of hunting sentient beings
    for sport. This ordeal forces him to confront the reality of life-and-death situations
    from the prey's point of view, potentially changing his views on hunting.
    2. When Rainsford is talking with Whitney, Rainsford says that the world is divided
    into two classes. What are they?
    o Rainsford tells Whitney that the world is made up of two classes: the hunters
    and the huntees. This statement reflects Rainsford’s initial belief in a clear
    division between those who hunt and those who are hunted, a belief that is
    challenged throughout the story.
    3. In some ways, Rainsford and Zaroff are alike, but in other ways, the two men are
    very different. Explain their similarities and differences.
    o Similarities:
     Both Rainsford and Zaroff are experienced hunters with a deep passion for
    the sport. They share a sense of adventure and a desire for challenge in
    their hunting experiences.
    o Differences:
     Ethics and Morality: Zaroff has abandoned any ethical considerations,
    believing that the strong are entitled to prey on the weak, including
    humans. He sees hunting humans as the ultimate game, without moral
    qualms. In contrast, Rainsford, though initially indifferent to the plight of
    hunted animals, retains a basic sense of morality that is outraged by
    Zaroff’s practices.
     Experience of Fear: Zaroff has never been in the position of the prey in
    his game, maintaining control and confidence throughout. Rainsford,
    however, experiences the terror of being hunted, which gives him a new
    understanding of fear and survival from the prey's perspective.
     Character Development: Rainsford undergoes significant character
    development through his ordeal, gaining empathy and a changed
    perspective on hunting. Zaroff remains static in his beliefs, showcasing his
    sociopathic tendencies and lack of moral growth

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