1. Describe the setting of the story. What can you infer from the name “Ship-Trap Island”? 2. List the details that show how Rainsford and Whitney feel about hunting. How is Rainsford’s attitude in conflict with Whitney’s? 3. What two classes does Rainsford believe make up the world? 4. What sound startles Rainsford out of his drowsiness? What can you infer from the sound that he hears? 5. What is the external conflict that Rainsford is suddenly confronted with? 6. Rainsford reacts calmly when he falls overboard. What can you infer about his character from his reaction? 7. As Rainsford swims for shore, what sound does he hear coming out of the darkness? 8. Rainsford knows that it is late in the afternoon from the position of the sun. What can you infer about his character from this? 9. What evidence of recent conflict does Rainsford see on his way through the jungle. Give three examples. 10. When Rainsford lifts the door knocker, it creaks as if it’s never been used before. What can you infer? 11. List details that describe Ivan’s appearance and behavior. What can you infer about Ivan’s past from these details? 12. How is the tension between Rainsford and Ivan resolved?
1. Describe the setting of the story. What can you infer from the name “Ship-Trap Island”? 2. List the details that show how Rainsford and Whitney feel about hunting. How is Rainsford’s attitude in conflict with Whitney’s? 3. What two classes does Rainsford believe make up the world? 4. What sound startles Rainsford out of his drowsiness? What can you infer from the sound that he hears? 5. What is the external conflict that Rainsford is suddenly confronted with? 6. Rainsford reacts calmly when he falls overboard. What can you infer about his character from his reaction? 7. As Rainsford swims for shore, what sound does he hear coming out of the darkness? 8. Rainsford knows that it is late in the afternoon from the position of the sun. What can you infer about his character from this? 9. What evidence of recent conflict does Rainsford see on his way through the jungle. Give three examples. 10. When Rainsford lifts the door knocker, it creaks as if it’s never been used before. What can you infer? 11. List details that describe Ivan’s appearance and behavior. What can you infer about Ivan’s past from these details? 12. How is the tension between Rainsford and Ivan resolved?
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