Sanger Rainsford
Who is Sanger Rainsford?
He is a hunter and one of the main characters.
Who is General Zaroff?
He is a skilled hunter that lives on Ship-Trap Island.
What is the definition of a knouter.
someone who beats criminals with leather whip, or knout.
Rainsford sets a trap for Zaroff
4th
What inferences does rainsford make based on evidece of pistol shots?
Rainsford guesses someone is on the island hunting after hearing the pistol shots.
What does Rainsford believe about animals at the start of the story?
He thinks animals don’t feel fear or pain like humans do.
What does Zaroff hunt on his island?
He hunts humans because he thinks animals are no longer challenging.
What is the definition of palatial?
It is a mansion as luxiorius as a palace.
Rainsford falls off the yacht
1st
As Rainsford swims for shore, what sounds does he hear coming out the darkness?
He hears gunshots
What makes Rainsford understand what it’s like to be hunted?
When General Zaroff hunts him on the island.
Why does Zaroff hunt people?
He says hunting animals got too easy and boring, so he wanted a bigger challenge.
What is the definition of gargoyle?
It is a distorted animal sculpture projecting from a building
Rainsford swims to Ship-Trap Island
2nd
What type of building does Rainsford encounter on the island he reaches?
He encounters a mansion.
What helps Rainsford survive Zaroff’s game?
His cleverness, experience, and ability to think quickly.
How does Zaroff excuse what he does?
He claims it’s okay because strong people can do what they want to the weak.
What is the definition of astrakhan?
It means a loosely curled fur made from the skins of very young lambs.
Zaroff explains his “game”
3rd
Why does Zaroff recognize Rainsford's name?
Zaroff recognizes Rainsford's name because he has read Rainsford books about hunting.
What happens to Rainsford at the end of the story?
He defeats Zaroff and sleeps in his bed, winning the game.
What is the name of Zaroff's servant?
Ivan
What is the definition of cosmopoite?
It is a person at home in all parts of the world.
Rainsford defeats Zaroff
5th
Who are the "pupils in Zaroff's cellar?
They are the people Zaroff captures and then hunts.