Basics
Who wrote The Most Dangerous Game?
Richard Connell
What color was the symbol of death?
Red
Why did General Zaroff start to hunt men?
They could reason.
What type of figurative language is The dark tropical night . . . pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht
What does it mean if something is TANGIBLE?
You can touch it.
When was the story written?
1924
What did Rainsford hear when he was in the water near the island?
How many traps did Rainsford set?
three
What is this and example of but his thick eyebrows and pointed military mustache were as black as the night from which Rainsford had come.
Simile
If you are APPREHENSIVE about something, then you are
Afraid something bad will happen
Who is the servant on the island?
Ivan
What was the purpose of Zaroff's red lips and pointed teeth?
Foreshadowing
What did Rainsford do that created suspense?
Jumped off the cliff
What is this an example of?
For a seemingly endless time he fought the sea.
Hyperbole
If you are lethargic, then you are
Sleepy
What is the name of the island?
Ship Trap Island
What was Zaroff like when he first met Rainsford?
Who was killed by the knife trap?
Ivan
What is this an example of? . . . the chateau gates snapped shut behind him
onomatopoeia
What does PERPETUAL mean?
Constant
Who was on the yacht with Rainsford?
Whitney
Who/what was killed by the Burmese Tiger Pit?
one of the dogs
Who won the game?
Rainsford
What is the mood of the story?
Suspenseful
What does vitality mean?
Full of life