Vocabulary
Definition of "recede"
What does it mean if you are moving away from something/someone?
"The muttering and growling of the sea breaking on a rocky shore"
What is personification?
The author of the book.
Who is Richard Connell?
Mr. Rainfield first showed no empathy over animals. What do you infer on how he feels about animals after the Game?
He becomes more empathetic due to experiencing animals' hardships when it comes to hunting.
"It must have courage, cunning, and, above all, it must be able to reason."
Who is Zaroff?
Definition of "tangible"
What does it mean if something is perceptible by the senses?
"it was like trying to see through a blanket"
What is a simile?
Which scientific theory influenced the creation of this story?
Ex: Slowly but surely; has to do with biology
What is Darwin's Theory of Evolution?
How had Rainfield's opinion on Zaroff change over time?
First, Rainfield had thought Zaroff was a kind gentleman. After he had discovered the truth about Zaroff, Rainfield saw him as an evil and murderous man.
Splendid! One of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in this very excellent bed."
Who is Zaroff?
Definition of "Bluff"
What is a high steep bank?
"The sea was as flat as a plate-window"
What is a simile?
What is probably the most well known book/movie that was influenced by "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Ex: "The survival of the fittest"
What is the book The Hunger Games?
How did Zaroff change from before to after the Game with Rainfield?
His character slightly diminished due to the fact that he had finally lost for the first time.
"That's odd. It must have been a fairly large animal too. The hunter had his nerve with him to tackle it with a light gun. It's clear that the brute put up a fight. I suppose the first three shots I heard was when the hunter flushed his quarry and wounded it. The last shot was when he trailed it here and finished it."
Who is Rainsford?
Definition of "ardent"
What does it mean if you are characterized by intense emotion?
"The Cossack was the cat; he was the mouse."
What is a metaphor?
When did the movie "The Most Dangerous Game" come out?
When was 9/16/1932?
What do you infer on how Rainsford will approach hunting from now on?
The experience will most likely cause Rainsford to quit hunting due to the fact that he had a view on how animals feel when being hunted.
"Even so, I rather think they understand one thing--fear. The fear of pain and the fear of death."
Who is Whitney?
Definition of "debacle"
What is a sudden and complete disaster?
"The cat was coming again to play with the mouse"
metaphor
What was The Hounds of Zaroff?
Two characters that have had no evidence of development throughout the story.
Who are Whitney and Ivan?
"OFF THERE to the right--somewhere--is a large island,"
Who is Whitney?