The Most Dangerous Game
What is the name of the island?
Ship-Trap Island
Hurl himself down like a panther
Simile
The weather is described at the beginning of the story...
black; so dark he could fall asleep without closing his eyes
How did Rainsford end up on the island?
He fell off the yacht when he dropped his cigar and swam to the island
Rainsford says the world is comprised of what two types of creatures?
Hunters and huntees
When does Rainsford first realize he is going to be the prey?
Zaroff tells him to join the hunt or become Ivan’s sport
An apprehensive night crawled by
personification
Why is Ivan threatening?
points revolver at Rainsford; deaf and mute
Who is the person that owns the island?
General Zaroff
What choices did Zaroff give his human prey?
To be hunted or to face Ivan
How does Zaroff justify his hunting of human beings?
The sea licked its lips
personification
What is the Point of View for TMDG?
3rd Person Omnicient
Dumb (can't speak); Deaf; Strong
What are 2 things that Zaroff does to show that he knows Rainsford is hiding in the tree?
He smiles and he blows cigarette smoke up towards the tree
How does Zaroff stock his island with humans to hunt?
He tricks ships into thinking there is a way to pass when there isn't so the rocks make the boats crash.
An apprehensive night crawled slowly by like a wounded snake
Simile
What does Rainsford think about prey in the beginning of the story?
there are two classes: the hunters and huntees
Who was Rainsford sailing with on the yacht?
Whitney
What is the main characteristic that Zaroff wants the animals he hunts to have? (What does Zaroff want his prey to be able to do?)
Reason
What is one trap that Rainsford makes to try to catch Zaroff?
Malay man-catcher; Burmese Tiger pit; Ugandan knife spring
The Cossack was the cat, he was the mouse.
Metaphor
The sea was as flat as a....
a plate-glass window
Name one way in which Zaroff is a hypocrite.
1. He claims to want a challenge yet sets up the game so he has many advantages.
2. He pretends to be "civilized" yet he is a murderer.