English about "The Dangerous Game"

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Where does Rainsford end up after falling off the boat?

Ship-Trap Island

Who is the protagonist of the story?

Rainsford

Who is General Zaroff’s deaf and powerful servant?

Ivan

Why does Ship-Trap Island have a dangerous reputation among sailors?

It’s dangerous waters and misleading lights that cause ships to wreck.

What is General Zaroff’s home like

Large, luxurious chateau

What kind of animal does General Zaroff choose to hunt?

Humans

Why does Zaroff believe hunting humans is more exciting than hunting animals?

Humans can think, plan, and try to escape.

Which type of conflict is most important when Rainsford must survive Zaroff’s hunt?

Person VS. Person

What is Rainsford trying to accomplish during the hunt?

Escape Zaroff and survive

How does Rainsford change throughout the story?

He begins to understand what it feels like to be hunted.

What is the purpose of Rainford’s traps?

To slow down or injure his pursuers so he can escape.

What happens when Rainsford uses the Malay man-catcher?

It kills Ivan

What happens when Rainsford creates the Burmese tiger pit?

A hound falls into the pit and survives.

Which of the following is another trap Rainsford sets?

A knife designed to spring from a tree

How many main traps does Rainsford set during the hunt?

Three

What is the foreshadowing?

A hint about something that may happen later

Which detail from the beginning of the story foreshadows danger?

Whitney describes the island as having a bad reputation.

What is the best definition of theme?

A message or lesson about life communicated by a story

Which statement is the strongest theme for The Most Dangerous Game?

Treating others as prey is cruel, and experiencing another person’s suffering can change your perspective.

Which quotation best supports the theme that hunting humans is cruel and wrong?

“Hunting? Good God, General Zaroff, what you speak of murder. They are men!”