"The Most Dangerous Game"
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does Rainsford’s repetition of the word “nerve” in paragraph 169, paragraph 179, and paragraph 197 reveal about his character?
Back
Rainsford’s repetition shows that it is his courage and ability to reason that enables him to survive.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Rainsford’s opinion on animals change throughout the story?
Back
At first, Rainsford sees animals only as prizes for human hunters, but later Rainsford sympathizes with the animal “at bay” when he too becomes the hunted (Paragraph 204).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the overall effect of the last line of the story: “He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.”?
Back
The last line leaves the reader to infer that Rainsford has killed Zaroff, contrasting Zaroff’s chilling death with Rainsford’s rewarding night’s sleep.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Zaroff's character is best described as...
Back
Static
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What serves as the story's inciting incident?
Back
When Rainsford falls off of the yacht into the ocean.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the author create suspense at the beginning of the selection?
Back
He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Primary conflict in the story: Rainsford vs. Zaroff, Rainsford vs. the ocean, Ivan vs. Zaroff, Rainsford vs. Ivan
Back
Rainsford vs. Zaroff
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