The Most Dangerous Game

Watch the movie (1932)

Guided Reading Questions for pp. 56-57

1.     How deep was the pit?

2.     Why does the author use the phrase “with flying fingers”?

3.     Someone died in the pit.  Who? How?

4.     What happened to Ivan?

5.     How did Rainsford escape from the dogs?

6.     How did the General spend his evening?

7.     Who won the game?

8.     Rainsford said “I am still the beast at bay”.  Explain what he meant.

9.     Why did the general bow to Rainsford.

10.  What happened to Zaroff at the end?

November 19-20
Task - Write an essay comparing and contrasting Rainsford and Zaroff.

Guidelines - Be sure to

1.  Introduce both characters - background, appearance, lifestyles, occupations, etc.
   
2. Describe the many similarities and differences the characters have.
   
3. Using your answers from Guided Reading Questions explain how the conflict gets resolved.
   
4. Discuss what you think Rainsford is going to do after the story ends and if he is going to turn into another Zaroff.
   
5. Remember to use quotes if you copy from the text.
   
6. Use proper writing conventions - spelling, punctuation, fonts, and format.