The Most Dangerous Game

What type of mood is created by the author's use of a medieval chateau?

What is the mood of the following passage? Rainsford, reclining in a steamer chair, indolently puffed on his favorite   brier. The sensuous drowsiness of the night was on him. “It’s so dark,” he  thought, “that I could sleep without closing my eyes; the night would be my  eyelids–”

Which of the following inferences about Whitney is best supported by the beginning of the story?

• He is a superstitious person who believes in rumors and legends.
• He does not like sailing because he did not grow up near water.
• He thinks Rainsford is rude and arrogant.
• He enjoys adventure.

What purpose does Whitney serve in the story?

How does the author's word choice add suspense to the passage? “...the jungle weeds were crushed down and the moss was lacerated; one patch of weeds was stained crimson.” 

Which quote from The Most Dangerous Game could be labeled as irony? "The paddling sound of feet on the soft earth...", "He lived a year in a minute...", "The world famous game hunter was now being hunted as game himself...", "The impulse to cry aloud with joy..."

Which of these examples shows foreshadowing?

• The man’s only answer was to raise with his thumb the hammer of his  revolver.
• Rainsford had fought his way through the bush for two hours. “I must  keep my nerve. I must keep my nerve,” he said through tight teeth.
• He saw no sign of a trail through the closely knit web of weeds and trees; it  was easier to go along the shore, and Rainsford floundered along by the water.
• A simple fellow, but, I’m afraid, like all  his race, a bit of a savage.” "Is he Russian?" "He is a Cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth. "So am I."

How does the author's word choice add suspense to the passage? “...the jungle weeds were crushed down and the moss was lacerated; one patch of weeds was stained crimson.” 

In the text, Rainsford spots the chateau and the sea "licked greedy lips." What does this personification imply?

When Whitney calls it "Ship-Trap Island," this is ___________ and it implies_______________.