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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Thak Man-Eater.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Corbett worry about as he re-approaches the wounded leopard?
(a) That so many gunshots would ruin the skin.
(b) That someone else had come and killed and taken the leopard.
(c) That the leopard may be suffering greatly.
(d) That the leopard may have moved.

2. What happens to Corbett when he retrieves the fish?
(a) He slips and loses the fish.
(b) He is jerked headlong into the river.
(c) He loses his rod and tackle in the fast current.
(d) He gets stalked by a python.

3. What story does Corbett tell of Robin?
(a) None of the above.
(b) The time Robin faced down a leopard.
(c) The one time Robin left him in a tight corner.
(d) The time Robin saved his life.

4. When does Corbett encounter the snake in the pool of water?
(a) On his way into town.
(b) When he is circling town looking for a man-eater.
(c) When the villagers realize what he needs.
(d) When he goes to get water for tea.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the things that makes the valley Corbett fishes in so pleasant?
(a) None of the above.
(b) The mountains nearby.
(c) The perfume of the flowers.
(d) The abundant wildlife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a friend bring to Corbett from the scene where the tiger was shot at night?

2. What does Corbett go to when he sees the Pipal Pani tiger and its mate?

3. What part of the Bachelor of Powalgarh does Corbett find after shooting him?

4. What does Corbett finally kill the bear they chase with?

5. When Corbett returns to Thak the second time, what is creating a lot of noise in the area?

(see the answer key)

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