“The Most Dangerous Game”
Rainsford’s 4th Trap
Product You Produce:
3-Dimensional Model With Written Explanation
of Rainsford’s 4th Hunting Trap
1) Directions:
Your task is to design, explain in writing, and present to the class a possible 4 th trap that Rainsford might’ve used
against General Zaroff if the “most dangerous game” had gone on for another day. You will design the actual working
trap using certain building materials.
2) Background:
With only a single knife to aid him, Rainsford faces a challenging task of trying to outwit an accomplished hunter like
General Zaroff. But what if Rainsford had possessed other resources and materials? Use your creativity to design a
possible 4th trap Rainsford could use in the jungle to kill or imprison General Zaroff and win the “game.”
3) Imagine that Rainsford now has (in addition to his knife and all the natural resources of the jungle
[wood, mud/soil, bushes/leaves, rocks, water, etc.]) the following man-made materials:
An axe
5 ft. rope
Small shovel
4) Include all of the following requirements:
A. 3-Dimensional, Working Model of Trap
i. Title of the trap
ii. Fully functional 3-D trap for General Zaroff; parts should move and work.
iii. Thoughtful, grammatically correct written responses to the questions below; responses should be typed.
B. Questions to Answer in Writing About Your Trap
Answer each question in at least one paragraph of 5 – 7 complete sentences.
1) Where is Rainsford when he stops to build this trap? Why does he decide to build this trap?
 What are the steps Rainsford must go through to build this trap? Explain in detail exactly what
materials (man-made and natural) Rainsford would need to use, and the order in which he would
construct the trap.
2) Explain exactly how this trap would kill or incapacitate General Zaroff. Describe what each part of the trap
does.
 If Rainsford had used this trap during the story, explain how the story would’ve ended differently.
GRADING RUBRIC:
Trap:
Creative Title(10points)
3-D Trap/ Aesthetic Design(30 points)
Movable Parts/ Functionality(30 points)
Written Response/Paragraphs:
1-(10 points)
2-(10 points)
Grammar and Spelling(10 points)
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