1. In what region is the island located?
(a) The South Pacific.
(b) The Caribbean.
(c) Off the coast of Africa.
(d) Off the coast of Ecuador.

2. What kind of people does Rainsford guess might live on the island?
(a) Missing sailors.
(b) War criminals.
(c) Cannibals.
(d) Hunters.

3. Who is the captain of the ship that Rainsford travels on?
(a) Sanger.
(b) Whitney.
(c) Nielsen.
(d) Ivan.

4. Which is the best description of Rainsford when he is in the water?
(a) He is overconfident and thinks that nothing can harm him.
(b) He is shocked at first but stays calm and thinks his situation through.
(c) He thinks the situation is amusing at first but rapidly realizes that it is serious.
(d) He panics and then is embarrassed because he is well-known for his courage.

5. What do Rainsford and his partner intend to hunt?
(a) Antelope.
(b) Jaguar.
(c) Wild Boar.
(d) Cape Buffalo.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 1, the narrator says that the night "was palpable as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht." What does "palpable" mean in this context?

2. What is the name of the island on which the story takes place?

3. What reason does Whitney give Rainsford for the sailors' fear of the island?

4. Into what two groups does Rainsford divide up the world?

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

(see the answer key)

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