Reading:
The Seventh Man
The Seventh Man
In The Seventh Man, what traumatic event is at the story's center?
The death of K in the storm
What is survivor guilt?
When you feel guilt for being alive while another has died.
What does the General say sets apart "the most dangerous game" from other animals?
Reason
Which direction does the sun rise?
East
This type of narrative is when a story brackets another story within itself, such as with The Princess Bride or The Seventh Man.
Frame narrative
Why was the Seventh Man allowed by his father to go out into the storm?
It was during the eye of the storm
If someone is culpable, what does it mean?
Responsible
How does Rainsford change by the story's end?
He is a killer
[BONUS! If correct, "kill" a player from the winning team]
What should you do if you find yourself lost in the woods?
Remain where you are and signal for help.
What is the difference between a topic and a central idea?
Topic: general subject
Central Idea: the main point, written as a statement
What are two different ways the Seventh Man's trauma reflected in his life years later?
[Variety of answers]
While some forms of guilt are objective and stem from concrete wrongdoings, other forms of guilt, known as this, are irrational and subject to debate.
Subjective guilt
How is Ivan, Zaroff's servant, killed?
A knife trap set by Rainsford
According to the National Parks Service, what should you do if you run into a large animal, such as a bear?
Wave your arms slowly and make yourself look bigger.
First, second, or third?
When the monster stood, my partner and I knew we were in trouble.
First-person
[BONUS! Be the first person to ring the bell and add an extra 300 pts]
While these are similar to hurricanes, this type of tropical storm originates in the northwest Pacific Ocean.
Typhoon
[BONUS! The box is swept up in the storm. Place it somewhere else in the room]
This famous philosopher is quoted in the text, saying that "virtue is concerned with emotions and actions," and to have good character is to "hit the mean" between them both.
Aristotle
While still on the boat, Rainsford talks with another passenger, who notes that all animals can feel and understand this.
Fear
What is the most important need in a long-term survival situation?
Fresh water
These kinds of details relate to the senses, such as touch, taste, smell, and sight, relying on them to paint a v-v-very descriptive picture.
Vivid details
While looking at K's pictures, the Seventh Man has one of these regarding his past, a word meaning "a moment of sudden revelation or insight."
Epiphany
("Revelation" is acceptable)
"Das schlechte Gewissen" is a German phrase about guilt where someone hasn't done anything wrong; translated into English, it literally means "bad this."
Conscience
What is the author's purpose of the story?
To reflect on the roles of civilization and savagery, such as how animalistic and vicious humans can be.
Science time! What three things are needed to start a fire?
Heat, fuel, oxygen
The four main reasons for an author to write are:
I - P - E - R
Inform, Persuade, Entertain, Reflect