Rainsford
What is Rainsford’s hobby/Job?
Hunting (He is a hunter)
Where does General Zaroff live?
In a big mansion on Ship-Trap Island.
What disability does Ivan have?
He is deaf and mute.
Where is The Game played?
In the jungle of Ship Trap Island.
What is the name of the island?
Ship Trap Island
What happens that causes Rainsford to fall off the yacht?
He hears gunshots, drops his pipe, and loses his balance while reaching for it.
Why does Zaroff say he got bored hunting animals?
Because hunting animals was too easy.
Who is Ivan to General Zaroff?
His servant/assistant
How does General Zaroff take care of his "new" animal?
He gives them food and clothes.
How does the crew feel when they pass Ship Trap Island?
On edge & acting a bit strange because they say it's evil.
It’s a sailor lore/superstition.
How does Rainsford’s view of hunting differ from Whitney’s?
hunting differ from Whitney’s?He believes animals don’t feel fear or pain.
What is one word to describe General Zaroff?
Handsome:
Tall, white hair, black eyebrows, and a mustache
What is one word to describe Ivan's size?
Large, strong, or big.
What weapon does Zaroff give the people before the hunt begins?
He gives a knife — plus a head start.
What does General Zaroff believe is essential for the "new" animal he wants to hunt?
The ability to think
Bravery
Cleverness
What clues does Rainsford find that help him realize someone else is on the island?
Boot prints
An empty cartridge
Blood on the floor
Signs of a struggle
What does Rainsford notice in General Zaroff’s dining room that shows he is an experienced hunter?
Zaroff has mounted animal heads of lions, tigers, and other big game on his walls.
What role did Ivan have in the Russian Military?
He was an executioner, he killed people
How can someone win Zaroff’s game?
They must survive for three days without being caught or killed.
What are the two definitions of the word "Game"?
Game (definition 1):
Game (definition 2):
Game (definition 1): An activity/sport in which people compete.
Game (definition 2): Animals that are hunted for sport or food.
How does Rainsford react when Zaroff tells him he hunts humans?
He’s shocked and angry, calling it murder.
What "new' animal does General Zaroff hunt?
Humans/people
How does Ivan treat Rainsford when they first meet?
He points a gun at Rainsford and doesn’t talk.
What happens if someone refuses to play Zaroff’s game?
Ivan kills them instead.
What is Ivan and General Zaroff's nationality?
Where are they from?
Russian (a Cossack).