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What is Rainsford’s main reason for being on the ship?
Traveling to hunt
What causes Rainsford to fall off the yacht?
A gunshot sound
How long must Rainsford survive to win?
3 days
What is the official name of the island?
Ship- Trap Island
Who is the owner of the island?
General Zaroff
How does Zaroff act toward Rainsford at first?
Polite and friendly
Who serves as Zaroff’s assistant?
Ivan
After swimming, where does Rainsford arrive?
A deserted island
Where does Rainsford hide first after the hunt begins?
What rules does Zaroff explain before the hunt begins?
Head start, supplies, must survive 3 days
How does General Zaroff describe Ivan?
"Deaf and dumb"
Where does Rainsford hide before confronting Zaroff?
In Zaroff’s bedroom / house
At what age did General Zaroff kill his first bear?
10 years old
What main method does Rainsford use to defend himself?
Traps
Which trap causes injury to Zaroff?
Burmese trap
How does Rainsford view hunting at the start of the story?
He thinks animals don’t matter
Which trap kills Ivan?
Tiger Pit
What does Zaroff look for in a “perfect” hunt?
Challenge and danger
How does General Zaroff use lights and sounds to attract ships to Ship-Trap Island?
He uses fake lights and gunshots to make ships crash.
Why does Rainsford jump into the ocean?
To escape the hounds
How does the setting of Ship-Trap Island affect Rainsford’s emotions when he first arrives?
He feels nervous, scared, and alone.
What does Rainsford do at the beginning of the hunt to confuse Zaroff?
He walks in a circle and hides his tracks.
What two classes of people does Zaroff believe exist in the world?
The Hunters
The Hunted
Why does Zaroff show Rainsford the training room?
To scare him and show his power
How does Rainsford’s final confrontation with Zaroff show that he has become “the hunter” instead of “the hunted”?
He takes control and defeats Zaroff, proving he has learned how to survive and fight back.