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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Pages 1-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 1, the night is described as "dank." In this context, what does this word mean?
(a) Damp and musty.
(b) Promising.
(c) Strange and unique.
(d) Excellent.

2. As Rainsford begins to walk along the cliffside, what does he notice in the jungle?
(a) Signs that the island is inhabited by many dangerous animals.
(b) Signs of a large animal having been hunted and killed.
(c) A fire burning somewhere deep in the jungle.
(d) That various traps have been set and that some are sprung.

3. What is the name of the island on which the story takes place?
(a) The island is unnamed.
(b) Shipwreck Island.
(c) Ship-Trap Island.
(d) Sunken Ship Island.

4. Who is Rainsford's hunting partner?
(a) Sanger.
(b) Whitney.
(c) Ivan.
(d) Neilsen.

5. On page 5, evil is described as "tangible." What would this mean is true about evil?
(a) It is a thing that can distract you from your real goals.
(b) It is a thing that can paralyze you with fear.
(c) It is a thing that can take over without you realizing it.
(d) It is a thing that you can perceive with your senses.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Rainsford nears the island, what does he hear?

2. Into what two groups does Rainsford divide up the world?

3. What kind of people does Rainsford guess might live on the island?

4. In what region is the island located?

5. What reason does Whitney give Rainsford for the sailors' fear of the island?

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