The Most Dangerous Game
by Richard Connell
Directions: Please answer the following questions in complete sentences. Please type your answers. This assignment is due on Friday, 9/16/16. There will be a quiz on the story on Wednesday, 9/21/16.
You are to submit these responses in GOOGLEDOCS and share them with the following email address: ROOM316CAPA@GMAIL.COM
Please be sure to title your document "The Most Dangerous Game - Study Questions"
1) What caused Rainsford to believe Zaroff knew he was hiding in the tree? Do you think he was right? Give reasons.
2) How does Zaroff stock his island with 'game'?
3) What happened to General Zaroff at the end of the story?
4) In spite of being hurt, Zaroff congratulates Rainsford on his 'Malay mancatcher', why?
5) How do we know Rainsford is an exceptionally fit man?
6) Do you agree that hunting is the 'best sport in the world'?
7) Do you agree with Zaroff that 'instinct is no match for reason'?
8) Why has Zaroff chosen an island for his sport?
9) To what extent does the author use descriptions of Zaroff's looks to define his character?
10) Do you think Rainsford's attitude towards hunting changes through the story?
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