TMDG
Vocab.
Context Clues
Conflict
Structure of the Plot
100

Rainsford's hunting partner...

Who is Whitney?

100

The definition for boisterous...

What is loud and noisy? 

100

Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the slanted word.

When I argue with my parents, it only exacerbates the situation.

Is it: worsens, improves, or stays the same?

What is worsens?

100

Conflict that involves 2 people...

What is Man V. Man?

100

The climax of the story is...

What is the highest, most important point of the plot?

200

The state Rainsford is from...

What is New York?

200

The definition of coarse...

What is rough, rude, or cruel?

200

A context clue is...

What is a piece of information that helps the reader answer a question?

200

What kind of conflict is Man V. Self?

What is internal conflict?

200

The expedition of the story includes...

What is the setting, the protagonist, and the main conflict of the plot?

300

The two classes of the world that Rainsford and Zaroff believe exist...

What is the hunters and the hunted?

300

Lacking good manners or refinement...

What is uncouth?

300

Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the slanted word.

I squandered my allowance on an expensive pair of sneakers, and now I don't have money for the dance.

Is it: saved, lost, or wasted?

What is wasted?

300

What is an example of Man V. Nature from "TMDG"?

What is (the teacher will determine if that is a correct response). 

300

What is the rising action of "TMDG"?

What is (the teacher will determine if the answer is correct).

400

The Russian term that Zaroff is referred to as through the story...

What is a Cossack?

400

Which character is obdurate about hunting and wanting to play the game?

Who is Zaroff?

400

Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the slanted word.

By observing others, the soldier learned the proper protocol for approaching an officer.

What is etiquette?

400

What is an example of internal conflict Rainsford feels when he is on Ship Trap Island?

What is (the teacher will determine the correct answer when one is shared).

400

What is the climax of "TMDG"?

What is (the teacher will determine if the answer is correct). 

500

The War that happened directly before this story...

What is World War 2?

500

Zaroff can be described as this because he thinks he is great at hunting...

What is arrogant?

500

Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the slanted word.

If the coin I found while scuba diving is authentic, I'll be rich!

What is real?

500

The character that remains unflappable in times of trouble throughout the story...

Who is Rainsford?

500

Where can we find suspense in the structure of plot?

What is the rising action, the falling action, and the resolution?

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