THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME



THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME QUESTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

All questions that are based on an opinion must be answered in full sentences with reasons, examples and explanations exactly like your position statements. (See example below for how to answer) All answers must be written in full sentences. DO NOT ANSWER IN POINT FORM.

To get an A- All questions must be answered at a level exceeding expectations (just like position statements)

To get a B- All questions must be answered at a level fully meeting expectations (just like position statements)

To get a C- Answer 10 questions at a level satisfactorily meeting expectations (just like position statements)

To pass- Answer 10 questions at a level minimally meeting expectations (just like position statements)

How to answer all questions

Question- Why do questions need to be answered with a reasons, examples and explanations?

Reason- Questions need to be answered with reasons, examples and explanations so that our answers are convincing.

Example- For example, when we answer questions in this way we provide proof to back up our opinion, as well as explaining how our evidence proves our point.

Explanation- Since providing evidence and an explanation of our reasoning validates our opinion, by showing how it is true, it is obvious that questions need to be answered in this way.

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What is one type of feeling you get after reading the first page of the story? Explain what it is in the story that made you feel this using a reason, example and explanation.

-Explain one way Rainsford knows there are people on the island using a specific reason, example and explanation from the story.

What is one clue in the story that prove that Rainsford is an observant man? Explain how this clue proves this using a reason, example and explanation.

What kind of first impression do you have of either Rainsford, General Zaroff or Ivan and how does your opinion change over the story. Explain your opinion using a reason, example, and explanation.

General Zaroff claims to be civilized. What is one piece of proof from the story that he is not? Explain using a reason, example and explanation.

Describe one way the author builds suspense while General Zaroff explains to Rainsford what type of animal is the most dangerous to hunt. Explain how it builds suspense using a reason, example and explanation.

Explain why General Zaroff finds hunting big game does not satisfy him anymore using a reason, example and explanation from the story.

Why is Rainsford shocked at the new type of game that Zaroff hunts? Explain using a reason, example and explanation from the story.

What is one way Rainsford uses his hunting knowledge to escape from General Zaroff? Explain how he does so using a reason, example and explanation.

1. What happens at the end of the story between Rainsford and Zaroff. How do you know? Explain using a reason, example, and explanation.

2. Do you think the end of the story is satisfying? Explain using a specific reason, example and explanation.

What is the climax of the story? Explain using a reason, example and explanation.

What is the most significant way Rainsford’s attitude towards hunting changes from the beginning of the story to the end? Explain using a reason, example, and explanation.

Do you think Rainsford will ever hunt again after his experience? Explain why or why not using a reason, example and explanation.

Do you think General Zaroff would have let Rainsford leave the island if Rainsford had not killed him? Explain why or why not using a reason, example and explanation.

If you were Rainsford, would you have trusted the General to let you leave and honour his promise? Explain why or why not using a reason, example and explanation.

Fill in the blank starters to answer questions

1. One type of feeling I get after reading the first page of the story is _________ because …

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2. One way Rainsford knows there are people on the island is because …

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3. One way Rainsford knows there are people on the island is because…

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4. My first impression of __________ is that he is _________ because…

My opinion of ___________ changes/doesn’t change over the story because…

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5. One piece of proof from the story that proves General Zaroff is not civilized is ___________________ because…

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6. One way the author builds suspense in the story while explaining to Rainsford what type of animal is the most dangerous to hunt is …

This helps build suspense because…

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7. General Zaroff finds hunting big game doesn’t satisfy him anymore because…

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8. Rainsford is shocked at the new type of game that Zaroff hunts because….

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9. One way Rainsford uses his hunting knowledge to escape from General Zaroff is…

This helps him escape because…

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10. What happens at the end of the story between Rainsford and Zaroff…

I know this because…

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11. The end of the story is/isn’t satisfying because..

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12. The climax of the story is when…

This is the climax because…

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13. The most significant way Rainsford’s attitude towards hunting changes from the beginning of the story to the end is ______________________________ because…

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14. I think Rainsford will/won’t hunt again because…

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15. I think General Zaroff would have/wouldn’t have let Rainsford leave the island because…

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16. If I were Rainsford I would/wouldn’t have trusted the General to let me leave and honour his promise because…

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