ELA; The Most Dangerous Game
How do Rainsford and Whitney feel about hunting?
Both men enjoy hunting as a sport, but Rainsford takes it so seriously that it affects his worldview.
How does Zaroff view humanity?
He does not value human life very highly, and he hunts people he sees as inferior.
What challenge does the General offer to people?
He gives people the choice: be hunted for three days and go free if you survive, or be whipped to death by Ivan
What does General Zaroff hunt instead of animals?
He hunts people.
What does Zaroff mean when he nods to Ivan?
He is giving Rainsford the choice to join his hunt or be hurt by Ivan, which is the choice he gives his other victims.
Why does General Zaroff turn back after reaching Rainsford's hiding spot?
He is toying with Rainsford and keep him around for another day of hunting.
What does Rainsford do when he is cornered at the edge of the cliff?
He jumps off and swims to land. Once he reaches land he hides in castle which surprises the General because he had presumed Rainsford to be dead
How does Rainsford react to falling off of the yacht?
He tries his best to reach the yacht, manages to calm himself down, and then assesses the situation.
Which of the following best describes Rainsford's first impression of General Zaroff?
He warmly welcomes Rainsford, but Rainsford can tell there is something strange about Zaroff.
What was the outcome of the third trap?
It drove the knife into Ivan, killing him.
Why did the trap fail?
Being an experienced hunter, Zaroff mostly avoided the trap.
How did Zaroff solve his hunting dilemma?
He "invented" a new animal to hunt: humans.
When Rainsford hears a strange noise...
... he rushes to the rail, recognizing the sound of a gunshot, but falls off the yacht as he reaches out for his pipe.
For Zaroff, the problem with hunting was...
... that it was too easy and became boring to him.
Who is General Zaroff?
A member of the Russian nobility who fled his country when the communists took over. Zaroff is an elite hunter who seems the perfect host at first but reveals his true intentions that make him a psychopath
What does Rainsford do on the first night of the hunt?
He creates a winding, confusing trail to throw off Zaroff.
What does Rainsford encounter in the forest?
a recent hunting site where a large creature was shot
After reaching the island shore, why does Rainsford move towards the sound of the pistol?
because it means he will hopefully find someone who will help him
Who is Rainsford?
big-game hunter who does not care about the huntee
How does General Zaroff lure people into the island?
by misleading ships into thinking there is a channel.
Disarming
charming
Unruffled
composed
Diverting
distract, entertain
Receding
go or move back
What happens that makes Rainsford stranded in the ocean?
he hears a startling noise and when he tries to get closer to see what the problem is his pipe falls and when he tries to catch it makes him fall overboard
Which of the following best describes both the island manor and the man at the door?
intimidating and strange
Prolonged
lengthen
Invariably
not changing
Imprudent
not showing care for the consequences of an action
Surmounted
overcome
Protruding
sticking out
Which of the following best describes Zaroff as he is giving Rainsford instructions for the hunt?
straightforward
Impulse
sudden urge to act
What does the general's explanation of the "game" in this paragraph suggest?
that Rainsford will become the hunted.
Which of the following best summarizes the outcome of the second trap?
It worked on one of Zaroff's dogs, but inspired him to send the rest of the dogs.
Who points the gun at Rainsford?
Ivan
What does the last line of the story reveal?
Rainsford won the game and killed the General.
Where is the yacht heading?
Rio de Janeiro
What is the island that Rainsford is on?
Ship-Trap
What do both the General and Rainsford do after the three day challenge is over?
The have a duel and whoever loses gets eaten by one of the hounds.
How do the sailors and Rainsford feel about the island?
The sailors believe it is a place of evil, but Rainsford thinks they are just superstitious.
Who are these two men, Rainsford and Whitney?
They are experienced hunters sailing to the Amazon for a hunting trip.
How are the General and Rainsford alike?
They care deeply about hunting, big game especially.
Why does the general wish to hunt Rainsford?
Zaroff wants to hunt someone who will actually challenge him.
What types of characteristics do huntees have that General Zaroff likes?
the huntees have to be courageous, cunning, and reasonable
What did the general call the people that he hunted?
the scum of the Earth
Why does Zaroff likely show Rainsford the dogs?
to make sure Rainsford knows he cannot escape
What is the theme/essential message found in the story?
you should feel more open to what other people (things) feel; don't underestimate anyone anyone (rainsford knows more than the general knows about survival); survival of the fittest; just because you can justify something doesn't mean it's right; dont take your position for granted
