The Most Dangerous Game Flashcards
Who is Sanger Rainsford?
A HUNTER who was LOST from his ship and ended up on an island where he was hunted. He and WHITNEY were originally on their way to HUNT FOR JAGUARS IN RIO.
Who is the author?
Richard Connell
Who is General Zaroff?
A BLOODTHIRSTY man with a twisted idea of what was entertaining who LIVED ON THE ISLAND. In his younger days he had been a CASSOCK CALVARY COMMANDER.
What happens to Rainsford that lands him on the island?
GUNSHOTS made Rainsford look over the railing of the ship. His PIPE fell into the ocean and as he tried to grab it, he FELL OVERBOARD.
What clues to danger are there for Rainsford?
Earlier in the story he was talking about SHIP-TRAP ISLAND and the SOUND OF A GUN.
Why is Zaroff and Rainsford’s early discussion important?
It showed that Zaroff’s people were SAVAGE and HUNTERS.
Tell about the hunt itself.
Rainsford starts out with
- a KNIFE
- FOOD
- a BAG
- 3 HOURS HEAD START
First, he makes a strange trail to THROW ZAROFF OFF. Then he climbs up a TREE and waits. Zaroff KNOWS WHERE HE IS but doesn’t kill him just yet. Rainsford tried to use TRAPS to get rid of Zaroff, but kills IVAN and a DOG instead. He manages to INJURE Zaroff though.
What is Rainsford’s desperate chance?
Get caught by the HOUNDS or jump in the SEA and hold on to the CLIFF.
What is Zaroff’s initial attitude towards Rainsford?
Friendly and formal
If someone refuses to participate in Zaroff’s hunt, what happens?
If someone refuses to participate in Zaroff’s hunt, he has Ivan whip them.
