Who?
Who is the protagonist, or main character, of the story?
Rainsford.
What is the name of the island where Rainsford is trapped?
Ship-Trap Island
Define "palpable."
Able to be touched or felt.
What is the first trap Rainsford set for General Zaroff?
Who wrote "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Richard Connell
What is General Zaroff's unusual hobby?
Hunting humans for sport.
Name one setting detail about the island.
Examples: Being isolated, dark, concerning island name.
Define "forlorn."
A deep sense of sadness or despair.
What is the purpose of the Malay mancatcher trap?
To injure General Zaroff or slow him down.
What decade was "The Most Dangerous Game" published.
1920's specifically 1924
What country was General Zaroff from?
Russia.
How does the jungle affect Rainsford during the hunt?
It's disorienting and exhausting which causes Rainsford to feel physical and psychological pressure.
"Rainsford remembered the shots. They had come from the right, and ________ he swam in that direction, swimming with slow, deliberate strokes, conserving his strength."
doggedly
What trap kills one of General Zaroff's dogs?
The Burmese Tiger Pit
What war did Richard Connell serve in before writing "The Most Dangerous Game"?
WWI
Why did General Zaroff get tired of hunting animals?
They weren't challenging enough because they can't reason.
How does General Zaroff use the geography of the island to his advantage?
He knows the terrain and sets traps to control the hunt.
"Rainsford sprang up and moved quickly to the rail, mystified." What does mystified mean?
Rainsford was confused.
What does Rainsford use to kill Ivan?
A knife tied to a sapling (the Uganda knife trap)
What point of view is "The Most Dangerous Game" told from?
Third-person point of view
What role does Ivan play in General Zaroff's operation?
He acts as a bodyguard and enforcer.
What specific feature of the island helps Rainsford escape?
The cliffs. He jumps off into the sea to escape.
What is a synonym for recede?
Examples: Retreat, move away, withdraw.
How do the traps Rainsford sets show his intelligence and growth as a character?
It shows that he can work quickly under pressure. He uses his hunting skills to survive.
What kind of story is "The Most Dangerous Game"?
A suspense/thriller short story