The Most Dangerous Game

by Richard Connell

When an author mentions the

Setting in the first sentence, take

That as a hint that setting will be

Important!

Answer the following questions on

a separate page.

1. Within the two main settings of

the Carribean Sea and Ship-Trap Island, what are the main settings

of the story?

2. notice the detail Connell uses as he describes each setting in the

story. Create a chart to detail each of the main settings. Use direct

quotes to back up your ideas.

Further Questions:
1. Explain the different views of Rainsford and Whitney in regards to the topic of hunting.

2. How do sailors feel about Ship-Trap Island?

3. How does Rainsford happen to arrive on the island?

4. Describe the first conflict in the story.

5. Find an example of personification on page 39.

6. Who is Ivan?

7. What does Zaroff say he has become bored with?

8. What "more dangerous game" might General Zaroff be referring to on page 44?

9. How has the lack of an external conflict led to an internal conflict for General Zaroff?

10. What three qualifications must General Zaroff's quarry have?

The Most Dangerous Game
by Richard Connell

11. What has Zaroff found to hunt that doesn't bore him?

12. What does Zaroff say is the difference between humans and animals?

13. What are the terms of the game?

14. What is the next conflict that arises?

15. The conflict in the story changes from opposing viewpoints to actual physical
opposition. Are Zaroff and Rainsford really evenly matched? Why or Why not?

16. Zaroff is upset because he lost his favorite hunting dog in the swamp. What does this
reveal about his personality?

17. What feelings or forces must Rainsford control in order to survive?

18. Who is killed in a knife trap?

19. What lesson has Rainford learned since the beginning of the story or how has his views
changed?

20. How does Rainsford finally escape Zaroff?

21. How do Zaroff's "slight annoyances" show his insanity?

22. Who do you think wins in the end and why?

23. What is suggested about Rainsford at the end of the story?

24. What might the story be suggesting about people in general?