Parts of Speech & Vocabulary
She felt a __________ excitement in the air before the concert began.
tangible
in
What is the favorite hobby of Rainsford, Whitney, and Zaroff?
hunting
Where in the world is Ship-Trap Island located?
Caribbean Sea
The living conditions in the abandoned building were __________ beyond measure.
deplorable
in
What happens to Rainsford that sets the plot of the story in motion?
fell off the yacht
Which character says, "The world is made up of two classes--the hunters and the huntees."?
Rainsford
The teacher refused to __________ cheating on the final exam.
condone
on
What is the name of Zaroff's servant? Describe him.
Ivan
tall, long beard, deaf, mute, animal-like
What two things did Rainsford hear on the island before finding Zaroff's chateau?
gunshots
death of an animal
It is __________ for every team member to attend the meeting on time.
imperative
on
What quality about Zaroff makes Rainsford uneasy?
he is studying him
In what ways is the island "civilized?"
In what ways is the island "uncivilized?"
multiple answers possible
She was __________ in her pursuit of justice for the victims.
zealous
in
The author uses this narrative technique to slowly reveal Zaroff’s true intentions through dialogue.
Dramatic irony
Zaroff’s final words to Rainsford reveal this consistent characteristic of Zaroff
His composure