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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Kanda Man-Eater.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Corbett return to the spot where he shot the leopard?
(a) Late that afternoon.
(b) At dawn the next morning.
(c) Two days later.
(d) Just agout an hour later.

2. Who is being threatened by the Bachelor of Powalgarh when Corbett comes across them?
(a) A group of women cutting grass.
(b) A man and his buffalos.
(c) Two big game hunters who ran out of ammunition.
(d) The dak runner.

3. Where does the wounded leopard go with Corbett and Robin tracking close behind?
(a) Into a large lantana bush.
(b) Into a dense, nearly impassable part of the forest.
(c) Into a large cluster of rocks.
(d) Up a tree.

4. What does the Bachelor of Powalgarh do after Corbett fires his first shot at him?
(a) Fall over and lie still.
(b) Run away.
(c) Try to attack Corbett.
(d) Rip a tree to shreds.

5. What does Corbett decide to do when stalking the Bachelor of Powalgarh?
(a) Ambush the tiger at a water hole.
(b) Dress as woman working in the field.
(c) Lure the tiger to him.
(d) Take only a light manueverable rifle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens that makes Corbett know he's picked a winner in Robin?

2. When Corbett finally overtakes the wounded Bachelor of Powalgarh, how is he moving through the forest?

3. How does Corbett learn of the location of the Bachelor of Powalgarh when he starts to pursue him?

4. What does Corbett decide to do before following the blood trail from the leopard?

5. How does the length of the Bachelor of Powalgarh measured by Corbett and his sister compare to the estimates of others who had seen him years before?

(see the answer key)

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