Test: Essay: Constructed Response (#25)

On a seperate sheetof paper, retell the important events of "The Most Dangerous Game," in order in which the stry shows them. Include events that are important to the plot. Leave out details that are not important to the plot.

Rainsford, a skilled and experienced hunter, was sailing off to hunt in Rio. However, on the dark night, he hears gunshots 3 times. To get a better look, he stepped upon the rail, but his pipe was knocked from his mouth. Rainsford then lunged for his pipe, unfortunately lost his balanced and fell into the bloodwarm water. He swam toward where the gunshots were from, during his swim, he heard more pistol shots and a blood-hurdling scream. When he arrived upon the island, he found pistols on the ground, then he saw lights and ran towards it.  The first person he meets was Ivan, and the General appeared soon after. The general, named Zaroff introduces himself and Ivan as Crossaks, simple but a bit of an savage. The general then explains the most dangerous game to Rainsford and threatens him, if not join the hunt, Ivan would kill him. The only way for Rainsford to survive was to be not found by the general for 3 days. One the first night, Rainsford setted up confusing trails for the general to follow, but the general easily found him. However, the general didnt seem to discover him because he wanted to kill him on the last day. Then, Rainsford set up a Malay man catcher and injured the general's arm. The next day, when the general came back to look for him, he brought one of his best dogs. Rainsford, in response, built an Bermise tiger pit and killed the fierce dog. On the last day, the general brought the whole pack of dogs and Ivan along. Lastly, Rainsford set up another trap he learned while hunting with natives, and killed Ivan, when he meant to kill the general. Then, Rainsford escaped by running. At night, the general was alone in his bedroom, when suddenly, Rainsford took him by surprise. The most dangerous game continued, and Rainsford never slept in a better bed because, at last, he has won. He has killed General Zaroff and won the "Most Dangerous Game."