1. What do you admire or dislike about Rainsford?
2. a. What, according to Zaroff, is the most dangerous game?
2.b. Based on his attitude, would you call Zaroff "civilized"? Why or why not?
3.a. Early in the story, what do you learn about Rainsford's views on hunting?
3.b. How does Rainsford's attitude toward hunting compare with Zaroff's?
4.a. What happens at the end of the story? Be thorough.
4.b. In the last scene of the story, why does Rainsford say, "I am still a beast at bay?"
5. How do you think the hunting experience with Zaroff changed Rainsford?
6.a. How would you describe Zaroff's character?
6.b. Do you think people like Zaroff exist in real life? Explain.
7.a. Find three details that provide clues early on about Zaroff's hobby.
7.b. How do these clues create suspense?
8. Using a chart like the one below, show how the details of Rainsford's first night build a sense of dread.
Details
How they build a sense of dread