1. How is the conflict brought to a resolution? Is this resolution satisfactory? Explain. 2. What deductive reasoning does Rainsford use concerning the type prey on the island? 3. After you realize what the prey will become in the story, how does the title of the story change its significance? What is the double meaning of game? 4. What is ironic about Zaroff’s statement: “Oh, you can trust me… I will give you my word as a gentleman and as a sportman”? 5. Why do you think Richard Connell skips directly from the conversation between Rainsford and Zaroff to the hunt? 6. How would the story have been affected by explaining Rainsford’s preparation for the hunt? 7. How does Rainsford elude his hunter during the hunt? 8. How does Rainsford’s attitude toward hunting change? Do you believe that Rainsford will ever revert to his earlier opinions of hunting? 9. Explain how Richard Connell builds suspense in the story. Thank you