Characters
The main protagonist of The Most Dangerous Game
Who is RAINSFORD?
Having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful
What is INDOLENTLY?
"Rainsford!" screamed the general. "How in God's name did you get here?"
"_____," said Rainsford. "I found it quicker than walking through the jungle."
SWAM
General Zaroff's motivation to kill
What is BOREDOM?
This trap Rainsford created wounded General Zaroff
What is a MALAY MANCATCHER?
Rainsford's companion at the start of the story
Who is WHITNEY?
A moral or ethical consideration that acts as a restraining force
What are SCRUPLES?
"As for me," sighed the general. "I do not feel so well. I am worried, Mr. Rainsford. Last night I detected traces of my old complaint."
To Rainsford's questioning glance the general said, "Ennui. _____."
BOREDOM
An animal that hurled General Zaroff against a tree, fracturing his skull
What is a CAPE BUFFALO?
Rainsford constantly compares himself and General Zaroff to these two animals throughout the story
CAT and MOUSE
An extremely skilled Cossack hunter
Who is GENERAL ZAROFF?
Commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character
What is VENERABLE?
"Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked the general, "but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a _____."
SAVAGE
What is an attribute of an ideal quarry that General Zaroff prioritizes?
What does it mean to REASON?
The weapon that General Zaroff gave Rainsford at the beginning of the hunt
What is a HUNTER KNIFE?
General Zaroff's personal bodyguard
Who is IVAN?
Always; without exception
What is INVARIABLY?
"I wanted the ideal animal to hunt," explained the general. "So I said, 'What are the attributes of an ideal quarry?' And the answer was, of course, 'It must have courage, cunning, and above all, it must be able to _____."
REASON
General Zaroff claims that he is this word. It is a synonym for "educated" and "well-mannered"
What does it mean to be CIVILIZED?
A tough-minded old Swede who'd go up to the devil himself and ask him for a light
Who is CAPTAIN NIELSEN?
Uncivilized; wild; crude
What is BARBAROUS?
"You see, I read all books on hunting published in English, French, and Russian. I have but one passion in my life, Mr. Rainsford, and it is the _____."
The name of the big swamp in the southeast corner of the island.
What is the DEATH SWAMP?
At the very end of the story, Rainsford claims that he has never slept in a better ___.
What is a BED?