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1. What is meant by “He lived a year in a minute”? /2 The situation was so tense and terrifying that time felt like it slowed down, it happens when adrenaline fuels your metabolism.

2. What is meant by “I am still a beast at bay”? /2 Without an ounce of security, still scared of the unpredictability that Zaroff personifies.

3. In which sea has Connell set Ship-Trap island? /1 The Caribbean sea

4. How is Zaroff able to finance his life style? /2 His father had invested heavily in American securities, that made him very rich.

5. If Rainsford wins the hunt, what does Zaroff promise him? /1 His freedom

6. What happened to Lazarus? /2 Lazarus was killed by the death swamp before the events of the story, Zaroff's favourite dog.

7. Where does Rainsford spend the first night of his hunt? /1 In a tree, that gives him a false sense of security.

8. How many acres did Zaroff’s father have in the Crimea? /1 A quarter of a million acres

9. Why does Zarroff suggest Rainsford wear moccasins? /1 Moccasins only leave a faint trail to follow

10. What caused Rainsford to believe Zaroff knew he was hiding in the tree? Do you think he was right? Give reasons. /3 yes, I believe that Zaroff knew that was hiding there, however he was enjoying the hunt, and wanted it to last longer.

11. How does Zaroff stock his island with “game”? /2 "Ship-trap Island" is named that for a reason, ships wash up there, and the shipmates are taken prisoner.

12. What happened to General Zaroff at the end of the story? /2 He was killed and fed to the dogs, not confirmed, but foreshadowed by the way that Rainsford states that he had never slept in a more comfortable bed.

13. Inspite of being hurt, Zaroff congratulates Rainsford on his “Malay mancatcher,” why? /2 Zaroff enjoys the thrill of the hunt, and despite being injured, he now views Rainsford as a worthy opponent.

14. How do we know Rainsford is an exceptionally fit man? /2 He swims for an extremely long time while stranded in the sea, many a good swimmer would of drowned in that same position.

15. Discuss the state of mind of Rainsford before he lands on the island versus that after he meets the General. What is different? (Especially about how he perceives animal feelings.)/5 At the beginning of the story Rainsford states that prey doesn't have feelings, however when he is put in the position of the prey he realizes the true meaning of fear. He learns that being forced into a twisted pursuit can be a life changing experience.

16. How does Connell inspire fear without obvious bloodshed/grotesqueness. /3 Making us fear for our lives as Rainsford sprints through the dark jungle, looking frantically for safety. He uses a more psychological fashion to scare the readers of The Most Dangerous Game. _ Point of View: 3rd person, limited omnicient

Protagonist: Rainsford What type of character is the Protagonist? Round, and clearly dynamic, shown by he way he changes his view on hunting by the end of the story.

Antagonist: General Zaroff and Ivan

Describe the setting: An island in the Carribean sea with an evil atmosphere, called ship-trap island because of all the ships that wash up there. A dangerous place with a mysterious air is an understatement fo Zaroff's island

Type of Conflict: Man vs Man

Describe the main conflict: Zaroff forces Rainsford to become the prey, that completely changes Rainsford's view on hunting. Zaroff attempts to kill Rainsford for sport, as he is a master hunter and nothing else excites him. The main conflict is Rainsford's struggle to survive on ship-trap island.

Describe the Climax of the Story: Zaroff and Ivan are stalking Rainsford, along with the hounds. Rainsford kills Ivan and is chased off a cliff by Zaroff. Rainsford makes the jump, and presumably dies (although shown at the end of the story still alive)

How does the Protagonist change over the course of the story? At the beginning of the story Rainsford believes that prey doesn't have feelings, and that god put them there so man could hunt them. Later on in the story, when Rainsford is put in the position of the prey, he realizes the true meaning of fear, and begins to rethink his career.

Describe the relationship between the title and the theme. "The Most Dangerous Game" invokes the sentiment fear, as our understanding of danger is based off fear. Fear was one of the emotions we covered in our discussions about humanity, hence a link with our class theme.

How does the main conflict help to illustrate the theme? The way Rainsford's perspective once he is put in the position of the game that is being hunted, is a good illustration of the theme of our story "The Most Dangerous Game"

How does the climax help to illustrate the theme? Rainsford, in a last ditch attempt to save himself, jumps off a cliff into the churning sea. Zaroff is truly excited by the thrill of the chase, and is thoroughly enjoying Rainsford's every move. At the beginning of the story, Rainsford would've have had Zaroff's morbid joy while watching an animal struggle to survive.

Give examples of each of the following literary terms in the story (use quotes):

Simile: "Ugh! It's like moist black velvet."

Metaphor: The lights of the yacht became faint and ever-vanishing fireflies.

Personification: The muck sucked viciously at his foot.

Symbol: The gold tipped cigars are a symbol of wealth, as most men can not afford such a luxury.

Foreshadowing (give both elements):

Irony: It's ironic how Rainsford, an accomplished hunter, ends up as prey for a better hunter (or so thought). Than, the apex predator is overthrown, when Rainsford kills Zaroff.

Imagery: The vegetation grew denser, ranker, and insects bit him savagely.

Describe the relationships between the class theme and the story. This story is intended scare us, and maybe even change our perspective on killing animals, as you never know when you could become the prey. Fear is a basal instinct that every animal has, and one we've discussed in class before. I think it's possible that this story was created to justify our intense terror that we feel when our lives hang in the balance.

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