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“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell

“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Study Questions for the Test. Study Questions. 1. How does Rainsford feel about the animals he hunts? 2.  How does Whitney explain the troubled mood of the sailors as they near Ship-Trap Island? 3.  Why is the island called Ship Trap Island?

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“The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell

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  1. “The Most Dangerous Game”by Richard Connell Study Questions for the Test

  2. Study Questions • 1. How does Rainsford feel about the animals he hunts? • 2.  How does Whitney explain the troubled mood of the sailors as they near Ship-Trap Island? • 3.  Why is the island called Ship Trap Island? • 4.  What is the abrupt sound that startles Rainsford as he reclines in a steamer chair?

  3. Study Questions • 5.  How does Rainsford arrive at the mysterious island? • 6.  Describe the building that Rainsford approaches. • 7.  Describe General Zaroff's physical appearance. • 8.  Describe General Zaroff's personality. • 9.  How does the reader know Zaroff is an intelligent and sophisticated man?

  4. Study Questions • 10.  Who is Ivan? • 11.  How does General Zaroff justify hunting and killing humans? • 12.  How does Zaroff stock his island with 'game'? • 13.  Explain the rules of the hunt. • 14.  According to General Zaroff, why is Rainsford the ideal prey? • 15.  Where does Rainsford spend the first night of his hunt?

  5. Study Questions • 16.  Inspite of being hurt, Zaroff congratulates Rainsford on his cleverness? • 17.  What happened to Lazarus? • 18.  How can the reader tell who won the final encounter between Rainsford and Zaroff? • 19.  Do you think Rainsford's attitude towards hunting changes through the story?

  6. Vocabulary Words • Know these definitions. • You can find them at the bottom of the pages throughout the story. • 1. palpable 7. solicitously • 2. indolently 8. opiate • 3. disarming 9. deplorable • 4. amenities 10. precariously • 5. imprudent • 6. scruples

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