The first trap is the Malay Mancatcher, which injured General Zaroff really bad. The second trap is the Burmese Tiger Pit, which killed Zaroff’s best dog. The third trap was the Ugandan Native Trick, which killed Ivan.
What is Rainsford’s idea at Death Swamp?
Zaroff would fall into the hole and die. What is Rainsford’s idea at Death Swamp? It is ironic because Rainsford is a hunter; however, now he is the one being hunted. Why is it ironic that Rainsford is being hunted?
How does Rainsford describe hunting?
What is Rainsford’s opinion of hunting at the beginning of the story? What is Whitney’s? He is passionate about hunting, and he does not feel sympathy towards his victims, the animals. Whitney, however, is cautious and weary of his environment – he considers the perspective of the victim (the animal.)
What does the final line of the story reveal the most dangerous game?
What does the last line of the story reveal? Rainsford won the game and killed the General.
What is a Ugandan knife spring?
A knife is tied it to a sapling: the point is facing in the direction of the oncoming enemy. A trip line is made and when activated, the knife springs out and into the victim. In this case, Ivan is impaled by the knife.
What place does Zaroff tell Rainsford to avoid?
*He tells him to avoid the quicksand at Death Swamp and or wear moccasins to not leave a trail.
Who do you believe is the more intelligent character General Zaroff or Rainsford?
Sanger Rainsford
Intelligent, experienced, and level-headed, Rainsford uses his wits and physical prowess to outwit General Zaroff. His understanding of civilization and the relationship between hunter and prey is radically transformed during his harrowing days on the island.
What types of people did Zaroff stock his island with?
How does Zaroff stock his island with “game?” He stocks his island with people whose boats get trapped on the island. He then puts the people in his basement cellar. He uses the light house to guide ships into what they think is a docking area, but it crashes them into rocks.
Does Rainsford believe animals have feelings?
They are fighting about weather the animals have feelings. Whitney believes that the animals have feelings and Rainsford does not believe that they have feelings.
How does Rainsford’s opinion on animals change?
How does Rainsford’s opinion on animals change throughout the story? At first, Rainsford believes only humans can feel, but by the end, he agrees with Whitney that animals can also feel “fear of pain”.
How are the general and Rainsford alike?
How are the General and Rainsford alike? They care deeply about hunting, big game especially. They both like to display their kills. They agree it is best to hunt a variety of animals.
How does Rainsford’s stance against hunting The Most Dangerous Game change by the end of the story?
It adds suspense because the reader is not really sure if their assumption is correct. At the end of the story, do you think Rainsford has changed his mind about hunting? Yes because after being hunted and gone through the experience when they are hunted he changed his mind about hunting.
What does furnish a repast for the hounds mean?
E – Rainsford and General Zaroff agreed that the one to lose would “furnish a repast” for the hounds. Furnish meaning to provide something. So the loser was to provide a meal to the hound.
What is The Most Dangerous Game book about?
The most dangerous game is about a man who claims to hunt animals for fun becoming the hunted. Sanger Rainsford is hunted by General Zaroff on Ship Trap Island for sport, and he eventually becomes the prey he has hunted.
Who owns trap island?
Ship Trap-Island is a mysterious island in the Caribbean owned by General Zaroff. General Zaroff, who is a Russian aristocrat, proves to be a bizarre host. The story takes place over the course of several nights, where Rainsford eludes the general whose most dangerous game proves to be Rainsford himself.
How did Zaroff earn the name ship trap?
Explain how Zaroff has earned the name “Ship Trap” for his island. The island earned its name by the old charts. How does Rainsford describe hunting? Does he show any concern for the animals he hunts?
Where is ship trap island located?
The main setting of ”The Most Dangerous Game” is an island called Ship Trap Island. The island belongs to a man referred to as General Zaroff and is situated in the Caribbean Sea.
