1. The Most Dangerous Game
Discussion Questions

2. Who are the characters in the story “The Most Dangerous Game”?
Rainsford, General Zaroff, Whitney, Ivan

3. Who are the main characters in the story “The Most Dangerous Game”?
Rainsford, General Zaroff

4. What is the name of the island?
Ship Trap Island

5. What is foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing is using clues to hint at what will occur in the story.
What are some examples of foreshadowing in “The Most Dangerous Game”?
The Name of the Island—Ship Trap—General Zaroff is talking about his second collection of “heads.”

6. They will have to fight each other. Zaroff hunts Rainford.
It’s clear that Rainsford and Zaroff disagree about the “sport” of hunting men. How do they solve their confict?
They will have to fight each other. Zaroff hunts Rainford.

7. Zaroff uses false signals to shipwreck his “game.”
How does Zaroff find men to hunt?
Zaroff uses false signals to shipwreck his “game.”

8. It’s a game, you see,” pursued the general blandly
It’s a game, you see,” pursued the general blandly. “ I suggest to one of them that we go hunting ”
The word game in line means “competition for amusement.” What associations come to mind when you hear game?
Game brings to mind play and lighthearted fun.

9. What impression do you form of Zaroff when he uses this word (game) to describe hunting men?
Zaroff’s use of this word to describe hunting men suggests that he is coldblooded and heartless.

10. What is irony?
Language that means the opposite of what the words say.
Recall Rainsford’s earlier ideas about hunting. Why is Rainsford’s situation ironic, surprising?
Rainsford finds himself in the position of the animals he hunts; the hunter is now the hunted.

11. How is the conflict finally resolved?
Rainsford wins.