Question

In 100 words or less answer the question: What is the most important event in the story "the Most Dangerous Game?" Why do you think so? Be sure to use at least one specific example from the story to support your answer.

Answer 1

Rainsford washes up on the shore of an island owned by General Zaroff. Rainsford observes evidence of someone hunting large game on the island. Zaroff claims he has been importing games for his hunts.

Rainsford soon realizes that Zaroff has been hunting humans for sport. When he refuses to join Zaroff on a hunt, the General turns against him.

Zaroff informs Rainsford that he will be hunted for the next three days. If Rainsford survives, he will be returned to the mainland, provided that he promises to tell no one of what happens on the island.

Rainsford hides deep in the woods, where he sets several traps to outsmart Zaroff. Eventually, he decides to jump back into the sea to escape. Rainsford then sneaks into Zaroff’s quarters and kills him, turning the tables on hunter and prey.

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Answer 2

Rainsford washes up on the shore of an island owned by General Zaroff. Rainsford observes evidence of someone hunting large game on the island. Zaroff claims he has been importing games for his hunts.

Rainsford soon realizes that Zaroff has been hunting humans for sport. When he refuses to join Zaroff on a hunt, the General turns against him.

Zaroff informs Rainsford that he will be hunted for the next three days. If Rainsford survives, he will be returned to the mainland, provided that he promises to tell no one of what happens on the island.

Rainsford hides deep in the woods, where he sets several traps to outsmart Zaroff. Eventually, he decides to jump back into the sea to escape. Rainsford then sneaks into Zaroff’s quarters and kills him, turning the tables on hunter and prey.