The Most Dangerous Game

Discussion questions about the cautionary tale

Write each questions and respond in complete sentences.

1. What are the rules of Zaroff’s game?

2. Does anyone break the rules?

3. In what ways can the word “game” referred to in the title be interpreted?

4. Does one or another interpretation fit better with the events of the story?

Write each questions and respond in complete sentences.

5. Did Rainsford beat Zaroff, or did Zaroff’s overconfidence bring about his own defeat?

6. What evidence supports your position?

7. Is man the most dangerous game to hunt or is hunting the most dangerous game man can play?