The Most Dangerous Game

Introduction

We are going to start reading a short story called The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell.  The story takes place on an island in the Caribbean and is very suspenseful.  You will complete this webquest to prepare you for the story.

Task

You will be responsible for researching components of the background of the story.

 They are as follows:

  1. The Rainforest

  2. The Cossacks

  3. The Traps:

  •  Burmese Tiger Pit

  •  Malay Man Catcher

  •  Death Swamp

You will also research the author, so that you can understand the person who wrote the short story.

Process

You must answer the following questions in complete sentences.  Your responses may be typed.

The Traps

  1. Describe the Burmese Tiger Pit.

  2. Describe the Malay Man Catcher.

  3. Describe the Death Swamp.

 The Rainforest

  1. What is a rainforest?

  2. Where are rainforests located?

  3. How many layers make up a rainforest? List and explain them all.

  4. List/Describe 5 animals who live in the rainforest.

  5. What are 2 interesting facts about the rainforst?

  6. What are some common products we use that come from the rainforest?

The Cossacks

  1.  Who are the Cossacks?

  2. What did the Cossacks serve as? 

  3.  What was the most popular weapon used by the Cossacks?

  4.  What war tactics were first developed by the Cossacks?

  5.  How did Napoleon describe the Cossacks?

  6. List 2 interesting things about the Cossacks. 

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The Author

1.  Where is he from?

2. When did he write The Most Dangerous Game?

3. Did he write any other stories?

4. Is he still alive?

Evaluation

This is a grade.  Answer the questions, then write a paragraph predicting what the story will be about and how it will end.

In order to receive credit for your paragraph, you must have at least 6 sentences.  You must make sure that your prediction is based off your research.  I need you to show evidence of why you are making these predictions.

Conclusion

You should be able to know who Richard Connell is and have an understanding of some of the elements we will discover in the story.