The Most Dangerous Board Game Question Cards- Part 1

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1. Who is the author of the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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The correct answer is Richard Connell, who wrote the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game'. The other options are famous authors but did not write this particular story.

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2. What is the setting of the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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The correct answer, 'Ship-Trap Island', is the remote island where the main events of the story take place. The incorrect options are not where the story is set.

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3. What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is not necessarily the person who wrote the story, nor is it the character who opposes the main character. It is the central figure around whom the plot revolves.

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4. How does Rainsford lose his balance on the yacht?

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The correct answer is based on the opening scene of the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell, where Rainsford loses his balance while leaning over the rail to smoke his pipe.

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5. How is Zaroff acquainted with Rainsford?

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The correct question focuses on the connection between Zaroff and Rainsford, specifically how their relationship is established in the story.

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6. How long does General Zaroff give himself to find his prey?

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In the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game,' General Zaroff gives himself three days to hunt his prey on Ship-Trap Island.

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7. What is the name of the island that the story takes place on?

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The correct answer is asking specifically for the name of the island where the story is set, focusing on the setting of the narrative.

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8. What was Rainsford reaching for when he fell off the yacht?
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9. In what way might General Zaroff be described as uncivilized?

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General Zaroff's uncivilized nature is evident in his disturbing hobby of hunting humans, which goes against all societal norms and ethics.

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10. Why is the island called Ship-Trap island?

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Ship-Trap island got its name due to the dangerous jagged rocks that surround its coastline, often leading to ships getting trapped and wrecked.

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Who is the author of the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
What is the setting of the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game'?
What is a protagonist?
How does Rainsford lose his balance on the yacht?
How is Zaroff acquainted with Rainsford?
How long does General Zaroff give himself to find his prey?
What is the name of the island that the story takes place on?
What was Rainsford reaching for when he fell off the yacht?
In what way might General Zaroff be described as uncivilized?
Why is the island called Ship-Trap island?
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