The Most Dangerous Game

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1.       Identify the two main characters speaking to each other? (Knowledege)

2.       Define the meaning of the word “palpable." Use the word in an original sentence. (Comprehension)

3.       Locate the Caribbean Sea on a map. Identify the surrounding countries. (Knowledge)

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4.       What can you infer about the island based on the stories Rainsford and Whitney have heard about? (Comprehension)

5.       Identify the character who smokes a pipe. (Knowledge)

6.       Identify the character who falls off the side of the ship (Knowledge). Generate a hypothesis that explains the cause of him falling overboard. (Synthesis)

7.       Define the meaning of the word “indolently." Use the word in an original sentence. (Comprehension)

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8.       Rainsford hears gunfire in the distance. How does he plan to capitalize on this? (Application)

9.       Examine the picture on page 19 of your book (Analysis). Using this picture, try to make an inference as to what will happen later in the story? How did you determine this?              

          (Comprehension/Evaluation)

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10.   Explain the meaning of the phrase “flushed the quarry.” (Comprehension)

11.   If you were Rainsford, what would you infer about the man who answers the door based on his appearance? (Comprehension)

12.   Identify the meaning of the term “palatial chateau.” (Knowledge) Create a basic floor plan and/or diagram of a "palatial chateau." (Synthesis)

13.   Define the meaning of the word “gargoyle.” Use the word in an original sentence. (Comprehension)

14.   Define the meaning of the word “astrakhan.” Use the word in an original sentence. (Comprehension)

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15.   Describe General Zaroff based on your first impression of him. Generate a hypothesis as to why he lives on the island. (Synthesis)

16.   Identify the meaning of the term “Cossack” (Knowledge). If Rainsford were to do a visual inspection of Ivan, what qualities would make him a dangerous adversary. (Analysis) 

17.   Identify the meaning of “bizarre.” Would you judge the events leading up to this point of the story as bizarre. Provide examples to support your answer. (Evaluation)

18.   Identify what the general wonders whether or not “suffered” from an ocean trip? (Knowledge) What can you infer about Zaroff's quality of living. (Comprehension)

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19.   Identify the meaning of the term “cosmopolite.” (Knowledge)

20.   What is Zaroff's assessment of tigers? Why? Would you agree with this assessment? Explain. (Evaluation)

21.   What does the general say would be impossible for him to tell Rainsford? Is this something you believe he should be criticized or praised for? Defend your answer. (Evaluation)

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22.   Identify what the general say has become too easy.  Develop a hypothesis as to how this foreshadows future events in the story. (Synthesis)

23.   According to the Zaroff, what is no match for reason? (Knowledge)

24.   Identify the three things an “ideal quarry” must possess. (Knowledge)

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25.   What does Rainsford say that he is not? Even though Rainsford hunts animals, do you accept this response as truthful? Why or why not? Explain. (Evaluation)

26.   Identify the “mid-Victorian point of view.” (Knowledge) Explain who General Zaroff is in direct conflict with this point of view. (Comprehension)

27.   Identify the meaning of “scruples”? (Knowledge) What are some scruples that you devote yourself to upholding? (Application)

28.   How does the general get his prey (what he hunts)? Does this cause you to judge him as a criminal? If so, what crimes is he committing? (Evaluation)

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29.   Explain what one must do to win the game? (Comprehension)

30.   Identify the meaning of the word “knouter.” (Knowledge) Make an inference as to why someone with this experience would be an asset to General Zaroff. (Comprehension)

31.   Explain what keeps people from leaving the mansion at night? (Comprehension)

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32.   Explain why the general has such a low opinion of sailors. (Comprehension)

33.   What does the general compare the game to? How does Zaroff's game combine elements of chess with hunting? (Synthesis)

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34.   Identify the name of the swamp in the southeast corner of the island. (Knowledge) Explain why it is so dangerous. (Comprehension)

35.   What does Rainsford think the general may be? Describe how Zaroff could be described as a combination of man and devil. (Synthesis)

36.   Identify the meaning of the word “futile." Use the word in an original sentence. (Knowlege)

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37.   What does the general do that worries Rainsford? What do you think is a greater priority for Zaroff, killing Rainsford or having the most challenging experience possible? Explain. (Evaluation).

38.   Identify what crashes down on Zaroff. (Knowledge)

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39.   Identify what Rainsford crouches behind? (Knowledge)

40.   Explain the meaning of the term “dug himself in in France.” How could this experience be helpful to Rainsford now? (Comprehension)

41.   What does Rainsford hear that wakes him up? How would you judge Rainsford's chances of survival right now? (Evaluation)

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42.   Identify who is with the general? (Knowledge)

43.   What does Rainsford jump into? Explain why you think he does this. (Comprehension)

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44.   Identify what the general drinks as he looks at the sea. (Knowledge)

45.   Who does the general have to replace? How would you assess the general's personal feelings toward Ivan? (Evaluation)

46.   Identify who shows up in the general’s bedroom. (Knowledge)

47.   Reword what the general says to his dogs. (Comprehension)

48.   Identify what Madame Butterfly is. (Knowledge)

49.   Identify who Marcus Aurelius was in history. (Knowledge)

50.   Did you like this story? Why or why not? For what reasons would you praise it? For what reasons would you criticize it? (Evaluation)

Write an essay that answers the following (30 points):

Introduction -            

The main character in this story is who?

How does the character get on the island?

What kind of house is on the island?

Who lives there?

Body -                                 

What does the general hunt on the island?

Why does the general decide to hunt Rainsford

Rainsford gets away by…

Conclusion -                            

Who dies that was friends with the general?

Who is waiting in the general’s bedroom?

What does Rainsford do to the general?                                               

I (would/would not) recommend this story.