Most Dangerous Game Inferencing Questions
Number
Page #
Question
Answer
1)
Pg. 218
What does the wildness of the island in the picture tell you about the island itself?
2)
Pg. 218-219
What inferences does Rainsford make based on the evidence of pistol shots?
3)
Pg. 220
Which details lead you to infer that the two men Rainsford meets have a shared military past?
4)
Pg. 222
Explain how Rainsford’s discomfort in this passage is both an internal and an external conflict.
5)
Pg. 222-223
Why does Zaroff recognize Rainsford’s name?
6)
Pg. 226
What can you infer about the method Zaroff uses to lure his quarry to the island?
7)
Pg. 226
Is Zaroff’s statement that his captives do not have to participate in the hunt true? Why/Why not?
8)
Pg. 231
Which details in the description of Zaroff’s searching the tree suggests that he knows Rainsford is there?
9)
Whole Story
What do you like and/or dislike about Rainsford? Explain in a short paragraph.
10)
Prediction
How might Rainsford’s experiences on the island change him? What will happen after the story? Explain in a short paragraph.
1) The wildness of the island in the picture suggests that it is an untamed and dangerous place, perhaps foreshadowing the deadly game that takes place there.
2) Rainsford infers that the pistol shots he hears are not accidental, but deliberate signals meant to lure him to the island.
3) The details that lead to the inference of a shared military past include the uniform-like clothing of the two men, their familiarity with military weapons and equipment, and their use of military terminology.
4) Rainsford's discomfort is an internal conflict because he is struggling with his own fear and unease, while it is also an external conflict because it is caused by the dangerous and unfamiliar circumstances he finds himself in.
5) Zaroff recognizes Rainsford's name because Rainsford is a famous hunter and author known for his book on hunting.
6) It can be inferred that Zaroff uses some sort of bait or lure to attract his quarry to the island, as he mentions having a well-stocked wine cellar and a fancy table set for dinner.
7) Zaroff's statement that his captives do not have to participate in the hunt is not true, as he forces them to either participate or become the hunted themselves. He gives them no choice in the matter.
8) Details such as Zaroff pausing under the tree and looking up suggest that he knows Rainsford is there, as he is intentionally searching for him.
9) Answers will vary but could include both positive and negative traits about Rainsford. Examples of positive traits could be his resourcefulness, survival instincts, and ability to think quickly under pressure. Negative traits could include his initial arrogance and lack of empathy for his prey.
10) Rainsford's experiences on the island may change him by giving him a newfound appreciation for life and a deeper understanding of the fear and vulnerability of being hunted. After the story, he might become an advocate for animal rights or use his knowledge to educate hunters on ethical practices. He could also become more cautious and wary in his future hunting endeavors.