The Most Dangerous Game: Part 1

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How does the author create suspense at the beginning of the selection?

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He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing.

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In "The Most Dangerous Game," what was General Zaroff's problem before inventing his "game"?

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He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.

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In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is the "game" that Zaroff invents?

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He hunts human beings—sailors he has lured to the island.

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In "The Most Dangerous Game," Zaroff tells Rainsford that his visitors always choose to participate in the hunt rather than face Ivan. What can you infer from this remark?

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The visitors would rather take their chances in the hunt than be tortured.

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Words/phrases describing IVAN: Incredibly Strong, A Cossack, Huge

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Not Thoughtful

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How did Rainsford get to General Zaroff's island?

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He fell off his boat

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What was Zaroff's "new animal" and, according to him, "the most dangerous game"?

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humans

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What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

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they are both big game hunters

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Why does the General smile and turn away from the tree where Rainsford is hiding?

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he wants to save him to hunt another day

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The title "The Most Dangerous Game" has two meanings. "Game" means both ____ and ____.

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quarry and a game you play