What is the FIRST conflict that Rainsford must face?
Rainsford must save himself from the ocean.
General Zaroff wants to hunt an animal that can______________.
reason
Which detail best helps you visualize Rainsford's fear and confusion?
most of the story takes place in the dark
To win the hunting game, Rainsford must survive for how many days?
three days
How does Ivan die?
a knife flies into Ivan's body
At first General Zaroff hopes that Rainsford will...
agree to go hunting with him
Which detail in the story helps you visualize Rainsford's fear and confusion?
most of the story takes place in the dark
Rainsford refused to
become General Zaroff's prey
The FINAL conflict in the story consists of Rainsford...
fighting a duel with General Zaroff
able to be touched
tangible
comfort
amenity
accept
condone
with concern
solicitously
strange
uncanny
1. Moving in a path to confuse Zaroff.
2. Using traps to slow Zaroff down.
Two examples of Rainsford using his knowledge of hunting to escape General Zaroff are
1. By setting the rules of the game--and making himself the hunter and Rainsford the hunted--Zaroff assures himself of a successful and safe hunt.
2. Zaroff knows his island well, so he is also able to successfully (for the most part) avoid Rainsford's tr
How does General Zaroff protect himself when he hunts Rainsford?
His strength and will to survive.
What Character qualities are revealed by Rainsford's struggle after falling overboard?
dark and foreboding
What type of mood is created by the author's use of a medieval chateau?
The general is confident in his own abilities to hunt and kill, and therefore Rainsford will be dead.
Why wouldn't the general be concerned that Rainsford does not commit to remain silent about the island?
Three gun shots
What does Rainsford hear that drew him too close to the ship's rail?
1). Malay Mancatcher
2) Burmese Tiger Pit
3) Uganda Knife Spring
What are the traps set by Rainsford?
Rainsford and Whitney are separated on the yacht; Rainsford swims to shore where he finds a chateau and meets Zaroff and Ivan.
Exposition of the story
Rainsford plays a game of "cat and mouse" with Zaroff, where he is the mouse.
Rising Action of the story
Rainsford's Knife Spring Trap kills Ivan.
Climax of the story
Rainsford jumps into sea and swims to Zaroff's chateau.
Falling action of the story
Rainsford waits in Zaroff's bedroom to kill him.
Resolution of the story