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“The Most Dangerous Game” – 3 Level Thinking

“The Most Dangerous Game” – 3 Level Thinking. By Richard Connell Page 215-235 in your literature book. With a partner, answer the following questions about the story “The Most Dangerous Game.” Be ready to explain your answers. Literal Questions:.

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“The Most Dangerous Game” – 3 Level Thinking

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  1. “The Most Dangerous Game” – 3 Level Thinking By Richard Connell Page 215-235 in your literature book

  2. With a partner, answer the following questions about the story “The Most Dangerous Game.” Be ready to explain your answers.

  3. Literal Questions: • The answers to the following questions can be found in the text (choose 3): • In which sea has Connell set Ship-Trap Island? • How is Zaroff able to finance his life style? • If Rainsford wins the hunt, what does Zaroff promise him? • What happened to Lazarus? • Where does Rainsford spend the first night of his hunt? • How many acres did Zaroff’s father have in the Crimea? • Why does Zaroff suggest Rainsford wear moccasins? • In your own words (choose 1): • Write a description of Rainsford. • What experience of hunting has Rainsford had? • Describe Zaroff’s dining room.

  4. Inferential Questions (Choose 2): • What caused Rainsford to believe Zaroff knew he was hiding in the tree? Do you think he was right? Give reasons. • How does Zaroff stock his island with “game”? • What happened to General Zaroff at the end of the story? • In spite of being hurt, Zaroff congratulates Rainsford on his “Malay mancatcher.” Why? • How do we know Rainsford is an exceptionally fit man?

  5. Evaluative Questions (choose 2): • Do you agree that hunting is the “best sport in the world”? Why or why not? • Do you agree with Zaroff that “instinct is no match for reason”? Why or why not? • Why has Zaroff chosen an island for his sport? • Do you think Rainsford’s attitude towards hunting changes through the story?

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