“The Most Dangerous Game
Day 2 – Guided Reading
(page 28)
Name: ____________________________
Hour: ______
Date:
________
1. What is the main conflict in the story? Is this conflict internal or external? Explain.
(page 30) 2. When does Rainsford first realize that he will be the prey in General Zaroff’s hunt?
(page 30) 3. What does General Zaroff say will happen if Rainsford wins the hunt?
(page 31) 4. On page 31, Zaroff comes very close to spotting Rainsford in the tree. Do you think Zaroff
knew that Rainsford was in the tree? Why or why not?
(page 32) 5. What two things does Rainsford build in an attempt to catch General Zaroff? What are the
results of his work?
(page 34) 6. What happens to Ivan on page 34? Be specific.
“The Most Dangerous Game
Day 2 – Guided Reading
Name: ____________________________
Hour: ______
Date:
________
(page 34) 7. At first, what does General Zaroff assume has happened to Rainsford?
8. In your opinion, what happens to Zaroff? Do you think Rainsford changes his mind about hunting by
the end of the story? Explain.
9. Look back at Zaroff’s arguments for hunting men (pages 24-26). What is your opinion on his
comments?
10. Think about Zaroff’s civilized tastes (fine food and wine, fancy house, etc) and his favorite game. Do
people like Zaroff, whose refined manners mask their true nature, exist in real life? Explain.