We are now working on The Most Dangerous Game, a short story. See the story response questions below. Students are to use the words from Part A as spelling words. There will be spelling test on Tuesday, September 18.
Spelling
For each list you must do the following:
· Write out each word and its definition.
· Write out each word three times.
· Complete a vocabulary sheet for one word from the list.
THEN choose one of the following methods to practice the words you don’t know.
· Create flashcards with the definition on the back
· Write out sentences that clearly illustrate the definition of the word. Memorize the sentences.
These must be stored in your spelling notebook and brought to school on the day of testing. You will get a mark for completing this part of spelling.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· Have a friend or family member read each word to you, and you spell it out. Track the words you misspell.
· Have a friend or family member read each word to you, and you give the definition. Track the words you do not know the definition for.
If you score more than 90% on the first three tests, you do not have to complete the flashcards or sentences until/unless you score less than 90 % on another test. Then you will have to do the flash cards or sentences until you reach 90%.
The Most Dangerous Game –Reader’s Response
A. Short Answer Questions
1. Using your dictionary and the story for context (meaning of the word in the sentence) find the definitions for the following words.
a) Palpable
b) Indolently
c) Extremity
d) Vitality
e) Palatial
f) Amenities
g) Affable
h) Cosmopolite
i) Ardent
2. What do the following phrases mean:
a) "He lived a year in a minute."
b) "I am still a beast at bay."
3. The answers to the following questions can be found in the text:
a) How is Zaroff able to finance his life style?
b) If Rainsford wins the hunt what does Zaroff promise him?
c) What happened to Lazarus?
d) Where does Rainsford spend the first night of his hunt?
e) How many acres did Zaroff's father have in the Crimea?
g) Why does Zaroff suggest Rainsford wear moccasins?
B. Long Answers. Please back up your answers with detail from the novel.
1. What caused Rainsford to believe Zaroff knew he was hiding in the tree? Do you think he was right? Give reasons.
2. How does Zaroff stock his island with 'game'?
3. What happened to General Zaroff at the end of the story?
4. Inspite of being hurt, Zaroff congratulates Rainsford on his 'Malay mancatcher', why?
C. Longer Answers. Choose one of the following. Use details from the story
a) Write an essay comparing Rainsford and Zaroff Include physical and intellectual details from the story as well as attitudes about humanity and hunting. How are they different? How are they the same?
b) Draw a map of Ship-Trap island as described in the story. Include essential details
from the story. Map must be coloured and include map details like a direction compass and a legend. Detail as much as possible Rainsford’s path.
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FOR DISCUSSION:
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Do you agree that hunting is the 'best sport in the world'?
Do you agree with Zaroff that 'instinct is no match for reason'?
Why has Zaroff chosen an island for his sport?
Do you think Rainsford's attitude towards hunting changes through the story?
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