Story
What is the island called?
Ship Trap Island
Who is the main character?
Rainsford
What is ironic about Rainsford?
He is a hunter who becomes hunted.
Where was he born?
Poughkeepsie New York
What animal was Rainsford hunting?
A jaguar
How many times has the General lost before Rainsford?
0
What is the General's name?
Zaroff
What is the symbolism of the jungle?
It represents confusion and fear.
How old was he when he became editor or the Poughkeepsie News?
16
What breed of dog does Zaroff have?
Hounds
What does Rainsford hear before falling off the ship?
Gun shots
Who is Zaroff's servant?
Ivan
What literary device is used with the name Ship Trap Island?
Symbolism
Where did he first go to college?
How does Ivan die?
A trap made from a tree and a knife.
Why do ships crash on the island?
There are lights to indicate a channel but it is fake.
Why did the general start hunting humans?
He got bored of normal animals.
What does Ship Trap Island symbolize?
Danger
What award did Richard Connell get for The Most Dangerous Game?
O. Henry Memorial Award
What does Rainsford do last?
Goes to sleep
What was the first trap he made?
The Malay man catcher
Whitney
What literary device is used when Rainsford says "Hunting is the best sport"?
Irony
Where did he serve in WWI?
France
What was the story first published as?
The Hounds of Zaroff