The Most Dangerous Game #1
What is the name of the island that General Zaroff lives on?
Ship-Trap Island
What is one fact that we learn about Zaroff's background that may have led to him being so into hunting?
Got his first gun at age 5, was hunting bears at 10, was in the military, etc
During the hunt, how does Rainsford finally escape?
The sea (he jumps)
Rainsford runs for his life as General Zaroff hunts him.
What type of conflict is this?
Man vs. Man
What is the name of the Protagonist
Rainsford
What is Rainsford's stance on hunting animals at the start of the story?
Why has Zaroff grown bored of hunting?
Hunting has become too easy for him.
Animals are not as entertaining to hunt.
What does General Zaroff describe as his "ideal animal"? What sets them apart from other species?
Humans, their ability to reason
Rainsford facing his fear at being caught is an example of what type of conflict?
Man vs. Self
What is the name of the antagonist?
General Zaroff
What happens during the first day of the hunt?
General Zaroff knows Rainsford is in the tree, but he smirks, blows smoke, and let's him go.
Who dies in the final scene? Describe what happens.
General Zaroff - Rainsford is waiting behind a curtain in Zaroff's bedroom. They fight and Rainsford wins.
What is the meaning of the title of the book?
What is "The Most Dangerous Game"?
It refers to man being the most dangerous animal to hunt and that hunting humans is a dangerous.
Rainsford swims for his life to shore.
What type of conflict is this?
Man vs Nature
What is the inciting incident of the story?
Rainsford falls off his boat/ is stranded on an island.
What is the Burmese Tiger Pit, and what happens with it?
A pit with spikes that is disguised. A dog falls into it instead of Zaroff.
What region of the world does the story take place?
Caribbean
How does Rainsford change by the end of the story?
He now has empathy for the animals he has killed: He knows what it's like to be hunted.
General Zaroff claims that he is civilized, but to hunt people means that he cannot live in a country with laws.
What type of conflict is this?
Man vs. Society
What is the climax of the story?
Rainsford jumps off the cliff.
Where are Rainsford and Whitney heading at the beginning of the story?
Describe at least one way that the author creates suspense and builds tension in the first section of the story.
Talking about the lore and superstition surrounding Ship Trap Island, gunshots in the distance, animals crying
How does Zaroff ensures that he has challenging prey on the island?
He tricks passing ships into crashing and hunts the survivors.
How is General Zaroff a paradoxical character?
Meaning, having two traits that do not go together
He is "civilized" or He is kind to his guests.
He is inhuman or cruel (because he hunts people for entertainment)
What is the resolution of the story?
Rainsford kills General Zaroff